Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Tim Legler dive react to the NBA playoff games last night. They dive in to debate what was the bigger story of Pacers-Knicks Game 1; Jalen Brunson's performance, or bad officiating by the refs? The crew also looks into the Timberwolves' 22-point win over the Nuggets in Game 2 of their series. They debate whether they are more impressed with the Timberwolves, or disappointed in the Nuggets? They also speculate what the punishment will be for Jamal Murray after he threw a heating pad onto the court during the game. Lastly, the crew reacts to Pat Riley chiding Jimmy Butler for being outspoken despite missing critical games for the Heat.
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Hour 1: Playoffs Pandemonium

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

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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 1: Playoff Collapses or Comebacks?

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 2: PGA Pandemonium?

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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Hour 1: Scheffler Arrested

Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst debate who needs to step up more for the Timberwolves; Anthony Edwards or Karl-Anthony Towns? Ryan Clark and Damien Woody also join the show to get into the upcoming NFL schedule. RC gives us his favorite NFL team schedule video. They discuss how confident Cowboys’ fans should be in their team this season, with them being tied with the Jets for the most primetime games. Lastly, everyone roasts Stephen A. for saying he can score a basket on anyone in the world, including LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
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Hour 2: Trouble in Twin Cities?

Stephen A. Smith, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst debate which opponent will be next for the Celtics: Pacers or Knicks? They also debate who would they rather have between Luka Doncic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in their Game 6 playoff matchup. The crew discuss if Rudy Gobert should be blamed for Nikola Jokic's big Game 5 playoff performance. Lastly, things get heated between Ryan Clark and Damien Woody with the Jets having six prime-time games in the first 11 weeks.
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Hour 1: Playoffs Pandemonium

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