Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Stephen A. Smith breaks down a WILD NBA Play-In night - from the controversial LaMelo Ball play that took out Bam Adebayo, to whether Melo should’ve been ejected (and why he still has to be smarter).

Plus: Charlotte’s big-time win, Portland’s young core making noise, and a full look at the playoff picture in both conferences. 👀

Is the Play-In tournament actually better than we thought? And which teams are real threats heading into the playoffs?

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