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Published May 8, 2026 10:02 AM EDT

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: Julian Champagnie #30 and Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

SAN ANTONIO, TX - MAY 6: Julian Champagnie #30 and Stephon Castle #5 of the San Antonio Spurs celebrate during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 6, 2026 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photos by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Tim Finnegan

Same Game Parlay (SGP):

NY Knicks at PHI 76ers

Tyrese Maxey 25+ Points

Paul George 15+ Points

Odds: +152

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Parlay:

PHI 76ers Moneyline (vs NY)

SA Spurs Moneyline (at MIN)

Odds: +178

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Ciaran Doyle

Straight Bet:

Stephon Castle 16+ Points (at MIN)

Odds: -115

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Julian Edlow

Straight Bet:

Miles McBride 11+ Points (at PHI)

Odds: -110

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