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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Cavaliers win over the Pistons.

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 last night in Game 4 of their East Conference matchup, evening up the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 43 points with James Harden adding 24 points of his own. Did Cleveland steal the momentum in this series?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NBA Playoff action from over the weekend and what's on tap tonight.

The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. In Game 4, New York capped off the series with a 144-114 victory while tying an NBA playoff record with 25 made three-pointers, securing a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. How good are the Knicks? Can they go to the NBA Finals?

Tonight’s NBA playoff slate features two pivotal Game 4 matchups with both series at key turning points. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder hold a commanding 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers, putting them one win away from a sweep, while the Lakers now face elimination and must respond to avoid an early playoff exit. In the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-1. Game 4 is in Cleveland tonight. Can Cleveland tie the series at 2? Can the Lakers avoid the sweep?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the results of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery after the Washington Wizards secured the No. 1 overall pick in a loaded draft class featuring stars like AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer and Darryn Peterson. The crew breaks down which teams rounded out the top 10, who could rise up draft boards over the next month and which franchises are best positioned to change their future with a franchise-altering selection.

The 2026 NBA Draft Lottery was completed over the weekend. The lottery determined the order of the first 14 picks in the upcoming NBA draft and took place yesterday in Chicago. Teams that missed the playoffs entered the lottery with varying odds based on their regular-season records, with the worst teams receiving the best chances at the No. 1 overall pick. The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers, and Brooklyn Nets each entered with the highest odds at 14%, while teams like the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings also had strong chances to move up. The 2026 draft class is considered especially talented, featuring prospects such as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Ultimately, the Wizards won the lottery and secured the No. 1 overall pick, giving the franchise a major opportunity to accelerate its rebuild. Who rounded out the top 10?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the passionate Spurs–Timberwolves playoff series after Victor Wembanyama’s controversial ejection in Game 4, whether the NBA should suspend the Spurs superstar and if San Antonio can still survive the series without him. They also break down the Knicks’ dominant sweep of the Sixers, how dangerous New York looks heading into the Eastern Conference Finals and whether Jalen Brunson and company have what it takes to make a run to the NBA Finals.

The Western Conference semifinal series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves has turned into one of the most intense matchups of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. In Game 4 last night, the Timberwolves defeated the Spurs 114-109 to even the series at 2-2, thanks to a huge performance from Anthony Edwards, who scored 36 points and dominated the fourth quarter. A major turning point came early in the second quarter when Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul after elbowing Minnesota’s Naz Reid during a rebound battle. Despite losing their star player, San Antonio stayed competitive behind strong games from De'Aaron Fox and rookie Dylan Harper, but poor three-point shooting and Minnesota’s late-game execution allowed the Wolves to close out the win. Should Wembanyama face a suspension? Can the Spurs win this series without Wemby?

The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. In Game 4, New York capped off the series with a 144-114 victory while tying an NBA playoff record with 25 made three-pointers, securing a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. How good are the Knicks? Can they go to the NBA Finals?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the Knicks completing the sweep of the 76ers and if this season was a success for Joel Embiid.

The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. In Game 4, New York capped off the series with a 144-114 victory while tying an NBA playoff record with 25 made three-pointers, securing a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Following the loss, Joel Embiid called the season a success. Is he right? Was this season a success for Embiid and the Sixers? How good are the Knicks? Can they go to the NBA Finals?

Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day weekend, the Knicks win and their Good Looks and Bad Looks on this Good Look Bad Look Monday.

The New York Knicks dominated the Philadelphia 76ers as the Knicks swept the Sixers 4-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference semifinals. Led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks consistently outplayed Philadelphia with efficient three-point shooting, aggressive defense and dominant rebounding. The Sixers struggled to keep up despite efforts from Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. In Game 4, New York capped off the series with a 144-114 victory while tying an NBA playoff record with 25 made three-pointers, securing a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. How good are the Knicks? Can they go to the NBA Finals?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Mother's Day and give some Mother's Day shoutouts.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex preview tonight's NBA Playoff matchups.

The NBA slate tonight features two key playoff matchups as the conference semifinals continue. In the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers meet in Game 3 with the Knicks up 2-0 looking to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Later in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs face the Minnesota Timberwolves, with the series tied 1-1. Who will win tonight? Is the NBA rigged?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA Playoff picks, what the Cavs should do with James Harden and much more.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NBA Playoffs. Who will win this weekend: Carolina Hurricanes or Philadelphia Flyers? New York Knicks or Philadelphia 76ers? San Antonio Spurs or Minnesota Timberwolves? Atlanta Braves or Los Angeles Dodgers?

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. James Harden struggled with an inefficient performance, adding to criticism of his playoff play. The defeat has increased pressure on Cleveland heading into Game 3, which will be played at home as the Cavaliers try to avoid falling into a difficult 0-3 series deficit. Why does Harden struggle in the playoffs? What should the Cavaliers do with Harden?

Reese, Kmac Pam and Alex speak with Wade Harris and Mark Page.

It is Firebirds Friday! Wade Harris is the CEO, Director of Player Development and the Managing Partner of the Raleigh Firebirds. Mark Page is the co-chaplain for the Raleigh Firebirds, a youth pastor at a church in Cary, NC and one of the leaders of Gospel Hoops.

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