EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 51 MIN
LeBron at 41, Lakers Close In, NCAA Tournament EXPANDS?! + NBA Playoff Breakdown
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The NBA playoffs are heating up—and so are the debates. We break down a dominant stretch from LeBron James at age 41, as the Lakers push to close out their series and make a run despite key injuries. Lakers insider Ben Royer joins the show to talk Game 5 strategy, Austin Reaves’ potential return, and why this version of L.A. might be more dangerous than expected. Then, CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbush breaks down the rest of the playoff picture—what’s going wrong in Detroit, why Orlando looks legit, and whether the Knicks are finally putting it all together. We also dive into the NCAA’s decision to expand March Madness to 76 teams—what it means, why it’s happening (money), and whether it ruins what makes the tournament great.
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The NBA playoffs are heating up—and so are the debates. We break down a dominant stretch from LeBron James at age 41, as the Lakers push to close out their series and make a run despite key injuries. Lakers insider Ben Royer joins the show to talk Game 5 strategy, Austin Reaves’ potential return, and why this version of L.A. might be more dangerous than expected. Then, CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbush breaks down the rest of the playoff picture—what’s going wrong in Detroit, why Orlando looks legit, and whether the Knicks are finally putting it all together. We also dive into the NCAA’s decision to expand March Madness to 76 teams—what it means, why it’s happening (money), and whether it ruins what makes the tournament great.
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LeBron at 41, Lakers Close In, NCAA Tournament EXPANDS?! + NBA Playoff Breakdown
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