EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 51 MIN
NBA Playoff Chaos, Knicks on Fire, and Duke’s Game-Changing Amazon Deal
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The NBA playoffs are delivering chaos—and the Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the middle of it. Despite injuries piling up, Minnesota keeps finding ways to win, while the San Antonio Spurs face serious questions after dropping Game 1—even with a historic performance from Victor Wembanyama.Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are on an unreal run, blowing out opponents and rewriting playoff history with dominant wins. Are they now the favorites in the East?In the West, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder look poised for another deep run, while the Los Angeles Lakers may need a vintage performance from LeBron James to keep up.Plus, a look at the NFL mindset with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza choosing work over spotlight, and why that mentality still separates careers in today’s league.And in college sports, the business is changing fast. Duke Blue Devils men's basketball make a groundbreaking move with Amazon, creating a new revenue stream that could reshape how programs operate—and widen the gap between the haves and have-nots.
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The NBA playoffs are delivering chaos—and the Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the middle of it. Despite injuries piling up, Minnesota keeps finding ways to win, while the San Antonio Spurs face serious questions after dropping Game 1—even with a historic performance from Victor Wembanyama.Meanwhile, the New York Knicks are on an unreal run, blowing out opponents and rewriting playoff history with dominant wins. Are they now the favorites in the East?In the West, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder look poised for another deep run, while the Los Angeles Lakers may need a vintage performance from LeBron James to keep up.Plus, a look at the NFL mindset with rookie QB Fernando Mendoza choosing work over spotlight, and why that mentality still separates careers in today’s league.And in college sports, the business is changing fast. Duke Blue Devils men's basketball make a groundbreaking move with Amazon, creating a new revenue stream that could reshape how programs operate—and widen the gap between the haves and have-nots.
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