Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, and Tim Legler debate if the Knicks should be worried about Joel Embiid and 76ers. Domonique Foxworth and Mike Tannenbaum join the show to discuss if JJ McCarthy is a better QB option for the New York Giants. They discuss which NBA star needs to step up the most in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Lastly, the crew discusses how Clippers fans should feel about Kawhi Leonard participating in the 2024 Summer Olympics while missing time.
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Hour 2: NBA Playoffs Are HERE!

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

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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 2: Showstopper

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 1: The Bucks Stop Here

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 2: Heating Up

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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Hour 1: Same Old Clippers?

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate if the Knicks are in danger of losing their series to the 76ers and Shannon Sharpe makes a surprise phone call into the show to tell Stephen A. "I told you so". Andraya Carter joins us to debate which star is most likely to win another title: LeBron, KD, or Steph? And, who is closer to being the new face of the NBA: Anthony Edwards or Nikola Jokić? It's Wednesday so you know Mad Dog has been waiting to tell us what he's mad about this week.
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Hour 2: NBA Playoffs Are HERE!

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