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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 52 MIN

NBA History, NFL Shakeups & Miami’s Perfect Season

from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

History was made in the NBA as Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most electrifying scoring performances the league has ever seen, dropping 83 points in a night that immediately etched itself into the record books. Larry Smith and the SportsIQ crew break down the historic performance, the context around legendary scoring nights, and what it means for today’s game.The show also dives into a busy stretch across the NBA and NFL. From Detroit’s continued surge and Victor Wembanyama’s dominance to Luka Dončić stacking triple-doubles and Austin Reaves stepping up for the Lakers, the basketball world had plenty of headlines. Meanwhile in the NFL, major moves and rumors are shaping the upcoming season — including quarterback trades, contract extensions, and even the possibility of new Thanksgiving Eve games.Later in the show, Tony Cordaro sits down with Dennis Ackerman, host of the Believe in Raiders podcast, to discuss the Raiders’ roster overhaul, the Maxx Crosby trade fallout, and what the team’s long-term rebuild might look like. Plus, Miami RedHawks Associate Head Coach Jonathan Holmes joins the show to talk about one of the rarest achievements in sports — an undefeated 31–0 season — and what it takes to sustain that level of excellence.Topics Discussed in This Episode:Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performanceNBA scoring history and the legacy of legendary scoring nightsDetroit’s rise and Cade Cunningham’s impactVictor Wembanyama’s continued dominance for San AntonioLuka Dončić’s triple-double streak and the Lakers’ win without LeBronNFL offseason headlines and trade developmentsThe Raiders’ rebuild and Maxx Crosby trade analysis with Dennis AckermanTravis Kelce returning to the Chiefs on a one-year dealThe NFL exploring potential Thanksgiving Eve gamesMiami RedHawks’ incredible 31-0 undefeated season with Coach Jonathan Holmes

History was made in the NBA as Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most electrifying scoring performances the league has ever seen, dropping 83 points in a night that immediately etched itself into the record books. Larry Smith and the SportsIQ crew break down the historic performance, the context around legendary scoring nights, and what it means for today’s game.The show also dives into a busy stretch across the NBA and NFL. From Detroit’s continued surge and Victor Wembanyama’s dominance to Luka Dončić stacking triple-doubles and Austin Reaves stepping up for the Lakers, the basketball world had plenty of headlines. Meanwhile in the NFL, major moves and rumors are shaping the upcoming season — including quarterback trades, contract extensions, and even the possibility of new Thanksgiving Eve games.Later in the show, Tony Cordaro sits down with Dennis Ackerman, host of the Believe in Raiders podcast, to discuss the Raiders’ roster overhaul, the Maxx Crosby trade fallout, and what the team’s long-term rebuild might look like. Plus, Miami RedHawks Associate Head Coach Jonathan Holmes joins the show to talk about one of the rarest achievements in sports — an undefeated 31–0 season — and what it takes to sustain that level of excellence.Topics Discussed in This Episode:Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performanceNBA scoring history and the legacy of legendary scoring nightsDetroit’s rise and Cade Cunningham’s impactVictor Wembanyama’s continued dominance for San AntonioLuka Dončić’s triple-double streak and the Lakers’ win without LeBronNFL offseason headlines and trade developmentsThe Raiders’ rebuild and Maxx Crosby trade analysis with Dennis AckermanTravis Kelce returning to the Chiefs on a one-year dealThe NFL exploring potential Thanksgiving Eve gamesMiami RedHawks’ incredible 31-0 undefeated season with Coach Jonathan Holmes

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