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Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Lakers confronting referees after Game 2, how much the officiating may have affected the game, the controversy surrounding the officiating and whether Los Angeles can regroup before falling into a near-impossible 0-3 deficit against the Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Playoffs including the Lakers loss to the Thunder, Cavaliers loss to the Pistons and much more. The Los Angeles Lakers are down 0-2 in their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder after a 125-107 loss in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 22 points for Oklahoma City, while the Thunder’s bench...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers’ disappointing start to the series, James Harden's playoff struggles and whether Cleveland can recover before the series slips completely out of reach. The Cleveland Cavaliers are down 0-2 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Pistons after losing Game 2 by a score of 107-97. Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham , who finishe...

Reese, Kmac and Alex grade last night's NBA playoff games, preview tonight's games and discuss which NBA players in the playoffs are Hall-of-Famers. The New York Knicks currently lead the Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after a 108-102 win in Game 2. The Knicks had already dominated Game 1 with a 137-98 victory, and the series now heads to Philadelphia for Game...

Reese, Kmac and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman discusses the World Cup and explains how it works, including the tournament format, qualification process and what fans should understand about how teams advance and compete on the global stage.

Reese, Kmac and Alex discuss Jaylen Brown calling this past NBA season his "favorite season," what he meant and if his comments were fair.  Jaylen Brown went on a Twitch livestream following the Celtics’ Game 7 playoff loss to the 76ers and criticized NBA officiating, Joel Embiid and countless other things. The NBA later fined Brown $50,000 for the comments. The biggest storyline, thoug...

Reese and Alex discuss the Spurs big win over the Timberwolves. The Western Conference semifinal series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs is tied 1-1 after the Spurs dominated Game 2 with a 133-95 win. Victor Wembanyama led San Antonio with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Stephon Castle added 21 points and De’Aaron Fox scored 16. The Spurs controlled the game early, h...

Reese and Alex discuss Knicks win over Sixers last night. The New York Knicks currently lead the Philadelphia 76ers 2-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after a 108-102 win in Game 2. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 26 points and came through with several clutch plays late in the fourth quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while OG Anunoby added 24 point...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Stefon Diggs' trial and preview tonight’s NBA playoff matchups with the Timberwolves, Spurs, Knicks, and 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their playoff series with a narrow 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs in a tightly contested, defensive Game 1 that came down to the final possessions on Monday night. Still, it’s only one game in a long...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night's Lakers loss and preview tonight's NBA playoff matchups with the Timberwolves, Spurs, Knicks and 76ers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong two-way performance. The Lakers struggled offensively throughout, with LeBron James scoring 27...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Thunder’s dominant Game 1 win over the Lakers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong two-way performance. Chet Holmgren led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points as Okl...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the not guilty verdict in the Stefon Diggs case, breaking down the short trial, the evidence presented and the potential NFL and free agency implications moving forward despite his criminal acquittal. Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on all charges in a Massachusetts case that had drawn a lot of attention over the past few days. The charges were felony strangulation an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Thunder’s dominant Game 1 win over the Lakers. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a strong two-way performance. Chet Holmgren led the way with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell each added 18 points as Okl...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Pistons’ Game 1 win over the Cavaliers, focusing on Detroit’s defensive intensity and Cleveland’s inability to maintain consistency and execution down the stretch. The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, taking a 1-0 lead behind a balanced team effort and strong defense. C...

Reese, Kmac, Pam, and Alex took part in a rapid-fire discussion covering a mix of sports topics, jumping quickly between the NBA and broader sports headlines. The conversation included updates and opinions on the Lakers vs Thunder series and Pistons vs Cavaliers series, along with reactions to standout storylines around Victor Wembanyama and his growing impact in the league as well as the dominanc...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers opening their series, debate who has the edge tonight and throughout the series, break down what to expect from James Harden in a high-pressure playoff setting and also dive into the Houston Rockets’ turbulent season with Kevin Durant, including concerns about chemistry, leadership, and whether his priorities align...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ narrow Game 1 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, breaking down whether the Spurs are in trouble after a late-game collapse in execution, whether Victor Wembanyama’s historic defensive impact can be matched by more consistent offensive production and what last night’s tightly contested finish actually reveals about how...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves’ narrow Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs, debating whether San Antonio is in trouble and whether Victor Wembanyama can take the next step offensively to match his dominant defensive impact. The Minnesota Timberwolves edged out the San Antonio Spurs in a tight, defensive Game 1 of their playoff series last night, winning 1...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss old NBA CBS theme songs. Reese takes a trip down memory lane listening to old school NBA CBS theme songs. Reese reminisces about classic NBA CBS theme songs from the 1970s and 1980s, leaning into a wave of nostalgia for the broadcast music that defined that era of basketball coverage. Reese in particular wanted to revisit and play the old NBA on CBS theme songs, s...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks’ historic Game 1 blowout over the 76ers, breaking down whether the dominant 39-point win says more about New York’s overwhelming offensive execution or Philadelphia’s collapse. The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals last night, winning 137-98 in a one-sided blowout. After a br...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Cherie DeVaux’s historic Kentucky Derby breakthrough with Golden Tempo and some NBA Playoff action tonight. Cherie DeVaux had a historic weekend at the Kentucky Derby, training Golden Tempo to a stunning victory in the 2026 running of the race. In doing so, she became the first woman in history to train a Kentucky Derby winner. Golden Tempo pulled off the wi...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if the Philadelphia 76ers will beat the Knicks. The NBA playoff weekend delivered three Game 7s, all in the East, and this time it was the underdogs and comeback stories that defined it. The Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics on the road, completing a comeback from down 3-1 in the series and pulling off a historic win behind huge performances from Joel...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the NBA Playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs are meeting in the Western Conference Semifinals after both teams advanced through the first round in different ways. The Spurs enter the series healthy, rested, and confident after a quick series win over Portland, giving them extra time to prepare and game-plan for Minnesota. In contrast, the Tim...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss whether Boston’s Game 7 loss is on  Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla , break down how Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey powered the Philadelphia 76ers to a stunning 3-1 comeback and more. The NBA playoff weekend delivered three Game 7s, all in the East, and this time it was the underdogs and comeback stories that defined it. The Philadelphia 76ers  stu...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday and the Celtics Game 7 loss to the 76ers. The NBA playoff weekend delivered three Game 7s, all in the East, and this time it was the underdogs and comeback stories that defined it. The Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Boston Celtics on the road, completing a comeback from down 3-1 in the series and pulling o...