Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Brian Windhorst, Tim Legler, Kimberley A. Martin and Ryan Clark discuss Bills HC Sean McDermott calling Bills criticism "narrow-minded," if there will be a QB controversy in Pittsburgh and what Mad Dog is mad about this week.
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Hour 2: Curry Worry?

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Stephen A. Smith, Andraya Carter and Tim Legler make their picks for tonight's NBA playoff matchup between the Knicks and the 76ers. Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez joins Stephen A. to discuss his upcoming fight against Jaime Munguia on Saturday and the state of boxing right now. Stephen A. is also joined by three-time champion and 20-year NBA veteran Udonis "UD" Haslem to discuss the Heat's playoff-eliminating loss against the Celtics last night. They also talk about where the Heat organization goes from here and UD gives his thoughts on the Celtics' chances to win the championship this year.
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Hour 2: Heating Up

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and TIm Legler to discuss the latest in the NBA playoffs. The crew reacts to the Clippers' 30-point loss to the Mavericks last night in Game 5 of their series. They also discuss the NBA's report that Tyrese Maxey traveled during his four-point play to help propel the 76ers over the Knicks on Tuesday. The crew also debates the Suns' plans to bring their starting five next season after being swept by the Timberwolves. They also debate whether or not the Celtics will be challenged in the Eastern Conference playoffs as they try to return to the NBA Finals.
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Hour 1: Same Old Clippers?

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate if the Knicks are in danger of losing their series to the 76ers and Shannon Sharpe makes a surprise phone call into the show to tell Stephen A. "I told you so". Andraya Carter joins us to debate which star is most likely to win another title: LeBron, KD, or Steph? And, who is closer to being the new face of the NBA: Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokić? It's Wednesday so you know Mad Dog has been waiting to tell us what he's mad about this week.
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Hour 2: Ring Chasing

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Andraya Carter react to last night's wild ending to the Knicks-76ers game and debate if Philly stole Game 5 or if the Knicks gave it away. Plus, the crew debates how concerning Kristaps Porzingis' injury is for the Celtics. Louis Riddick joins the show to tell us which team has the better QB situation this season: the Steelers or the Bears? We react to Mike Trout's surgery update and decide if the Clippers or the Mavs would be a bigger disappointment for losing their tied-up series.
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Hour 1: New York Nixed?

Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Brian Windhorst to discuss the futures of Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Stephen A. and Shannon also debate which first-round exit would be more disappointing; the 76ers or Bucks? Stephen A. gives us an A-List on the top 5 reasons why Michael Jordan is the NBA's G.O.A.T., and the dynamic duo discuss Jake Paul's fight against Mike Tyson being sanctioned as an official match.
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Hour 2: Curry Worry?

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