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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: Under Pressure
In this episode, Shannon Sharpe, Brian Windhorst, Andraya Carter, and Austin Rivers take over for Stephen A. as they debate if Jayson Tatum is under the most pressure to win a title this year. Plus, the crew decides which team has more at stake this offseason: the Knicks or the Lakers? Windy gives us some insight on the Lakers' head coach search. The crew disagrees on which duo left in the playoffs is the most dangerous... is it Tatum/Brown? Luka/Kyrie? Or someone else? Andraya Carter shows off her boxing chops.
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Hour 1: Knicks in the Mix
With the absence of Stephen A. Smith in today's episode, Shannon Sharpe, Austin Rivers, Andraya Carter, and Brian Windhorst held it down, debating if the Pacers have a legit shot against the Celtics. They also discuss whether or not Anthony Edwards is already the new face of the NBA. The crew weighs in on the Knicks possibly adding another star player to help with their title chances next season. Lastly, Andraya gives her take about Caitlin Clark's recent performance against the Sun with an injured ankle.
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Hour 2: Valid Excuse?
Stephen A., Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins discuss if Ant Edwards is the face of the NBA, the Wolves/Mavs WCF matchup and if the Celtics are championship or bust this season.
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Hour 1: Playoff Collapses or Comebacks?
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Tim Legler debate if the Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 7 was another collapse for the Nuggets or a triumphant comeback for the Timberwolves. Things get heated as the crew weighs in on the Pacers-Knicks Game 7. Lastly, the crew discusses the biggest reason the Mavericks defeated the Thunder.
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Hour 2: PGA Pandemonium?
Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim are joined by Jeff Darlington to discuss the breaking news of Scottie Scheffler's detainment and release at the PGA Championship for failure to follow police orders. Monica McNutt and Kendrick Perkins join the show to debate who will win Game 7 of the Timberwolves-Nuggets series. Tim Legler joins the show to debate if the Pacers-Knicks series will go to Game 7. Lastly, the crew weighs in on biggest key for the Mavericks to close out their series against the Thunder.
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Hour 1: Scheffler Arrested
Breaking news of Scottie Scheffler's detainment and release at the PGA Championship for failure to follow police orders. First Take goes live to his tee time as Round 2 of the PGA Championship begins. Stephen A. Smith is then joined by Monica McNutt and Tim Legler to react to the Timberwolves' 45-point routing of the Nuggets to force a Game 7 in their series. They also debate the most important player in Game 6 of the Knicks-Pacers series tonight. Lastly, the crew weighs in on Caitlin Clark's first two games in the WNBA.
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