Ripping on CNN is a popular past time.They usually earn the criticism. But right now, the network is having a moment.

Specifically, last night Kaitlin Collins wasn’t the least bit scared of Cancun Cruz. Everything started out quite copacetic, but eventually she pressed him hard, and he melted down as if he was wrapped in a beach towel on a Cancun chaise lounge* in his suit and tie. Collins for the win.

Tonight Abby Phillip wasn’t the least bit scared of Byron Donalds. Donalds weaved and bobbed like a young Cassius Clay, but Phillip landed several body blows.

Collins-Phillip are a young, smart, poised, self-confident duo doing serious journalism in a format that seemed irredeemably broken.

A special thanks to the Celtics for the assist. If they did not have a double digit lead on the Pacers, I would not have seen Philllip v Donalds.

* I double-dog dare you to find a better chaise lounge song.