ITL reacts to yet another intense NBA Conference Finals game that immediately brought the Houston Rockets back into the conversation. The guys debate what Houston should be learning while watching the league’s remaining contenders and whether the Rockets are truly close to this level—or still farther away than fans want to admit. ITL discusses roster construction, urgency, star power, and what these playoff games continue revealing about what it really takes to compete for championships. Then the focus shifts to Lance McCullers Jr. and the complicated legacy he leaves with the Houston Astros. The guys debate how fans will ultimately remember McCullers: as a postseason hero, one of the biggest “what could have been” stories in Houston sports, or a disappointment because injuries constantly interrupted what looked like elite potential. The hour wraps with today’s QOTD: What’s the worst thing you’ve ever invested money into?
May 20, 2026
