JR Smith cost the Cavs a victory in a stunning Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Lebron was dominant, Draymond tried to fight everyone, and Javale McGee gave a perfect 4 minutes of basketball (2:20 - 11:35). Cleaning up the remnants of the Bryan Colangelo burner account mess (11:35 - 14:28). The Caps won Game 2 and are looking strong going into Saturday night's Game 3 in Washington (14:28 - 22:34). NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton joins the show to talk about coaching in the Big 3, his best trash talking moments, why he thinks John Stockton is the GOAT, and some trash talking with the guys (22:34 - 49:15). Segments include Take Quake for Colin Cowherd suggesting Lebron might retire after this year, Bad Sports Town the Warriors didn't sell out Game 1, Kickers Psychiatrist's couch for Yu Darvish, Are the Patriots fun to play for Update, Thoughts and Prayers to Hue Jackson, and explain it to hank. 

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