EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 51 MIN
NBA Chaos, NHL Rust & CFP Expansion Drama | Knicks Stun Cavs + Hurricanes Ready to Roll
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The NBA Conference Finals are delivering the drama. Larry breaks down the Knicks’ stunning comeback win over Cleveland after trailing by 22 points late, and what it says about New York’s playoff mentality. Is Jalen Brunson becoming one of the defining postseason performers in basketball? And are the Cavaliers simply exhausted after two straight seven-game series—or facing bigger questions heading into Game 2? NBA analyst Evan Damerell joins the show to dissect Cleveland’s collapse, Kenny Atkinson’s late-game decisions, fatigue concerns, and why playoff growth may still position the Cavs for a deep run despite the heartbreaking opener. Over on the ice, Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco stops by ahead of Carolina’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup after an unprecedented 11-day playoff layoff. Can rest become rust? Or will Carolina’s consistency and depth carry them back toward the Stanley Cup Final? Mike also shares thoughts on Buffalo’s season growth, playoff maturity, and the West showdown between Colorado and Vegas.
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The NBA Conference Finals are delivering the drama. Larry breaks down the Knicks’ stunning comeback win over Cleveland after trailing by 22 points late, and what it says about New York’s playoff mentality. Is Jalen Brunson becoming one of the defining postseason performers in basketball? And are the Cavaliers simply exhausted after two straight seven-game series—or facing bigger questions heading into Game 2? NBA analyst Evan Damerell joins the show to dissect Cleveland’s collapse, Kenny Atkinson’s late-game decisions, fatigue concerns, and why playoff growth may still position the Cavs for a deep run despite the heartbreaking opener. Over on the ice, Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco stops by ahead of Carolina’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup after an unprecedented 11-day playoff layoff. Can rest become rust? Or will Carolina’s consistency and depth carry them back toward the Stanley Cup Final? Mike also shares thoughts on Buffalo’s season growth, playoff maturity, and the West showdown between Colorado and Vegas.
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