EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 51 MIN
NBA Playoff Chaos, NFL’s Thanksgiving Takeover & Preakness Stakes Preview
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The playoff drama keeps escalating across the NBA and NHL as unbelievable comebacks flip postseason series upside down. Larry Smith and Tony Cordaro break down Detroit’s collapse against Cleveland, Colorado’s stunning rally over Minnesota, and what’s gone wrong for the Pistons despite Cade Cunningham’s heroics. Chris Bengel of PrizePicks joins the show to discuss the Knicks looking like the most complete team in the East, the Lakers’ uncertain future with LeBron James, Luka Dončić’s role moving forward, and whether NBA officials are giving too much leeway to stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.The NFL is expanding its grip on Thanksgiving week with a first-ever Wednesday night game streamed on Netflix, while college football’s playoff expansion debate continues heating up with growing support for a 24-team format. Larry and Tony also discuss the shifting power balance between the SEC and Big Ten and what those changes could mean for the future of the sport.Later, horse racing analyst Kyle Hampton of TwinSpires previews the Preakness Stakes, breaks down the pace setup for the race, discusses the growing debate around Triple Crown scheduling, and highlights Brittany Russell’s chance to become the first female trainer to win the Preakness. Plus, today’s “Moment of Awe” honors 18-year-old MLS phenom Julian Hall after his historic hat trick performance for the New York Red Bulls.
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The playoff drama keeps escalating across the NBA and NHL as unbelievable comebacks flip postseason series upside down. Larry Smith and Tony Cordaro break down Detroit’s collapse against Cleveland, Colorado’s stunning rally over Minnesota, and what’s gone wrong for the Pistons despite Cade Cunningham’s heroics. Chris Bengel of PrizePicks joins the show to discuss the Knicks looking like the most complete team in the East, the Lakers’ uncertain future with LeBron James, Luka Dončić’s role moving forward, and whether NBA officials are giving too much leeway to stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.The NFL is expanding its grip on Thanksgiving week with a first-ever Wednesday night game streamed on Netflix, while college football’s playoff expansion debate continues heating up with growing support for a 24-team format. Larry and Tony also discuss the shifting power balance between the SEC and Big Ten and what those changes could mean for the future of the sport.Later, horse racing analyst Kyle Hampton of TwinSpires previews the Preakness Stakes, breaks down the pace setup for the race, discusses the growing debate around Triple Crown scheduling, and highlights Brittany Russell’s chance to become the first female trainer to win the Preakness. Plus, today’s “Moment of Awe” honors 18-year-old MLS phenom Julian Hall after his historic hat trick performance for the New York Red Bulls.
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