Tracy McGrady, Knicks Go Up 2-0, James Harden Is Still James Harden, Boat Pictures And Fyre Fest of The Week

May 8, 2026

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The Knicks are up 2-0 on the Sixers, but the story of the NBA playoffs so far is the Oklahoma City Thunder, who look like a team that might just be inevitable. The Thunder dismantled the Lakers again, winning by 18 in a game that was never really close despite a competitive first half. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't even have a vintage SGA game — he scored 18 quiet points — and it didn't matter. Jared McCain came off the bench and went 4-for-5 from three. Isaiah Joe, Caruso, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren — the Thunder just have wave after wave of guys who can defend and score. The hosts were blunt: the Lakers are done. Austin Reaves played his heart out, but it wasn't enough. Even a healthy Luka Doncic probably wouldn't change the outcome. The Thunder are that deep, that connected, and that good. The hosts noted that the Lakers held a postgame meeting with the refs to complain, while the Thunder stood nearby laughing. It was a bad look.

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1 (03:15) **Thunder Dominate Lakers, Go Up 2-0** - The hosts break down OKC's 18-point win, highlighting their depth and defense.
2 (12:11) **James Harden's Playoff Disappearance** - A discussion on Harden's poor performance and the theory that he simply doesn't care enough in the playoffs.
3 (17:53) **Pistons Take 2-0 Lead Over Cavs** - The hosts recap Detroit's win, praising Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson's mustache.
4 (24:41) **Lakers' Postgame Meeting with Refs** - The hosts mock the Lakers for having a meeting with officials after the loss while the Thunder laughed at them.
5 (25:26) **Taylor Heinicke Retirement** - A tribute to the quarterback's career, including a story about him almost getting caught saying he didn't want to play for the Falcons.
6 (28:43) **Lottery Sim and Back to Studio** - A quick segment where they simulate the NBA draft lottery, with the Wizards getting the number one pick.
7 (30:57) **Knicks Go Up 2-0 on Sixers** - A detailed breakdown of the Knicks' thrilling, back-and-forth win, despite Joel Embiid being out.

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Show Notes

The Lakers are in trouble as the Thunder go up 2-0 and James Harden continues to be James Harden (00:00:00-00:28:38). The Knicks go up 2-0 on the Sixers as Embiid sits out Game 2 and legacies are on the line. Spurs whomp the Timberwolves and even the series we talk some hockey, Charles vs Draymond, Cubs look unstoppable, and we also have some new Boat Pictures in the story that will never end (00:28:38-01:13:23). Tracy McGrady joins the show to talk about his 1 on 1 league, the time he dove into 500k cash just to feel what it was like, the Thunder being unstoppable, Knicks Title chances and more (01:13:23-01:58:41). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week and a recap of the live show.

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