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Colin Cowherd

Analyst · #4

Colin
Cowherd

NBA · @TheHerd

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TakeScore

5.0

ranked #4 overall.

ACCURACY

takes that landed

BOLDNESS

4.0

contrarian-ness

ACCOUNTABILITY

11

accountability score

VOLUME

1

graded takes

RECEIPTS

0

public flip-flops

MAY 26

Analyst argues that the Minnesota Timberwolves, having established a reputation as giant killers in recent playoff runs, are the ideal team to eliminate the San Antonio Spurs due to a favorable matchup against Victor Wembanyama.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-2 in the 2026 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals, directly contradicting Cowherd's prediction. Rather than being a 'nightmare matchup' for Wembanyama, Minnesota was outscored and outplayed throughout the series — averaging just 104.5 points per game to San Antonio's 120.7. The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.

WRONG

-45

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accuracy × boldness × volume, decayed over time, penalized for memory-holed takes.

Accuracy weight40%
Boldness weight25%
Recency decay6 months
Flip-flop penalty−3.0 ea

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Current TakeScore: 5.0