On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith dives into a busy day across the sports world:

🏀 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers stun the Thunder in Game 1 despite 19 first-half turnovers. Tyrese Haliburton delivers late-game magic as OKC falters down the stretch.

🏈 College Football: Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer joins to discuss Gunnar Stockton’s rise, Georgia’s offensive line overhaul, NIL depth challenges, and the evolution of the SEC playoff structure.

🐯 LSU Breakdown: Wilson Alexander of The Advocate breaks down the hot seat talk around Brian Kelly, LSU’s NIL transformation, and why the Tigers’ offensive line could define their season.

⚾️ MLB Chaos: Braves reliever Scott Blewett lives up to the name in historic 9th-inning collapse vs. Arizona. Plus, White Sox ownership changes and playoff drought woes.

🥎 College Softball: Texas Tech forces Game 3 against Texas behind another stellar performance from Kennedy — five straight complete games for the standout pitcher.

🏀 WNBA & NBA Expansion: Larry previews Ion’s WNBA coverage and reacts to Adam Silver finally putting league expansion on the NBA’s agenda.

🎖️ Moment of Awe: A Memorial Day reflection on John J. Pinder Jr., a former pro baseball player who died storming Normandy on his 32nd birthday.

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NBA Playoffs Pacers Thunder
Tyrese Haliburton clutch
Marc Weiszer Georgia Bulldogs
Gunnar Stockton QB
Wilson Alexander LSU football
Brian Kelly hot seat
Scott Blewett Braves blown lead
Texas Tech softball Kennedy
NBA Expansion Seattle Las Vegas
WNBA on ION
College Football NIL SEC
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