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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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Hour 2: Familiar Foes
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins debate who will the series between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. The trio also dive in to LeBron James' case as the greatest of all time case despite having 10 head coaches during his career. Perk also gets fired up about Darvin Ham and his coaching staff being let go by the Lakers. Stephen A. and Shannon also react to the Roast of Tom Brady in which Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were seen together for the first time since Belichick departed from the Patriots. Lastly, the dynamic duo makes their picks for tonight's NBA playoff games.
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Hour 1: Protecting the Crown
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate if Anthony Edwards will lead the Timberwolves past the Nuggets. They also discuss if Darvin Ham should have been fired by the Los Angeles Lakers. They debate whether or not LeBron James having 10 head coaches during his career hurts his case for being the G.O.A.T. Lastly, the crew reacts to Jimmy Butler's comments about the Celtics and Knicks being out of the playoffs if he was healthy.
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Hour 2: Showstopper
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Chiney Ogwumike debate if Jalen Brunson is the best Knicks player since Walt Frazier. Joe Fortenbaugh joins us to hand out his top picks for this weekend's NBA Playoff action. The crew reacts to Suns owner Matt Ishbia saying "The house is not on fire..." when it comes to the team's status after elimination, but are we buying his comments? We debate if it's time to break up the Clippers after a blowout loss to the Mavs in Game 5. Stephen A. reacts to Ryan Garcia testing positive for PEDs and we have breaking news from Odell Beckham Jr.
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Hour 1: The Bucks Stop Here
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Chiney Ogwumike react to the Knicks putting away the 76ers for good in Game 6 of their series last night and debate if New York is a legitimate Finals threat. Plus, we ask the question the Philly Faithful might not want to hear: Is it time to move on from Joel Embiid? The crew debates if the Bucks should run it back after being eliminated by the Pacers and we react to Patrick Beverly's outburst after their loss.
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Hour 2: Heating Up
Stephen A. Smith, Andraya Carter and Tim Legler make their picks for tonight's NBA playoff matchup between the Knicks and the 76ers. Undisputed Super Middleweight Champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez joins Stephen A. to discuss his upcoming fight against Jaime Munguia on Saturday and the state of boxing right now. Stephen A. is also joined by three-time champion and 20-year NBA veteran Udonis "UD" Haslem to discuss the Heat's playoff-eliminating loss against the Celtics last night. They also talk about where the Heat organization goes from here and UD gives his thoughts on the Celtics' chances to win the championship this year.
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Hour 1: Same Old Clippers?
Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and TIm Legler to discuss the latest in the NBA playoffs. The crew reacts to the Clippers' 30-point loss to the Mavericks last night in Game 5 of their series. They also discuss the NBA's report that Tyrese Maxey traveled during his four-point play to help propel the 76ers over the Knicks on Tuesday. The crew also debates the Suns' plans to bring their starting five next season after being swept by the Timberwolves. They also debate whether or not the Celtics will be challenged in the Eastern Conference playoffs as they try to return to the NBA Finals.
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