Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if the 76ers or the Nets have more at stake after the All-Star break. Later, Stephen A. reacts to the College Football Playoff staying with four teams through the 2025 season. The guys give their predictions on who will win this weekend’s slam dunk contest and tell us which player they wish was participating in the event. Stephen A. and Kendrick debate which team will win the East. The crew talk about who the most under-appreciated all-star is and if the Celtics are a threat to win the East. 

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Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins debate if Giannis Antetokounmpo or Joel Embiid is more likely to reach the NBA Finals. Later, the guys discuss who will look the worst if the Lakers do not make the playoffs. Sam Acho stops by to debate if Aaron Rodgers is better off in San Francisco or in Green Bay. Stephen A. and Kendrick discuss if LeBron James’ road to greatness was more difficult than Michael Jordan’s. 

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This special edition of First Take, Her Take covers all of the biggest moments and storylines from this year's Winter Olympics brought to you by Supercuts.

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Harry Douglas and Sam Acho debate about if the Rams will repeat as champions, who should be more motivated to win a title next season: Rodgers or Mahomes, Chiney Ogwumike and Harry Douglas debate about who the scariest team in the NBA western conference is, and more

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Jay Williams, and Harry Douglas debate about if the Lakers will miss the playoffs after Anthony Davis suffers an ankle injury, Chiney Ogwumike joins the show and debates about Adam Silver's thoughts on the New York Vaccine rule and if Kyrie should be allowed to play at home, Harry Douglas debates Sam Acho about if Matthew Stafford is a top -3 quarterback in the NFL and more.

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Stephen A. and Chris Russo debate about if Aaron Donald is the best defensive player ever, if Lakers need to move on from Anthony Davis, which LA sports team title is more significant, and more!

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Chris "Mad Dog" Russo joins First Take and debates Stephen A. about various topics including if the Sixers can rely on James Harden in a deep playoff run, Ben Simmons speaking publicly for the first time as a Nets player and if Dak Prescott is overrated.

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Monica McNutt and Marcus Spears join the show to debate if Kyrie should feel guilty for the Nets struggles. Plus Mina Kimes drops in to discuss Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame credentials. Stephen A. reacts to Ben Simmons introductory press conference with the Nets.

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Monica McNutt joins the show to debate how significant James Harden's absence will be for the 76ers. McNutt also discusses if the Warriors are still the team to beat in the NBA. Plus Marcus Spears reacts to the criticism of Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Later Spears and Stephen A. debate Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame credentials following comments made by NFL cornerback Richard Sherman.

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Jeff Saturday, Michael Irvin and Stephen A. all react to Rams come from behind Super Bowl win. Plus they debate which team is more likely to return to the Super Bowl? Later they debate whether Kyler Murray or the Arizona Cardinals look worse after reports that the team and it's quarterback are disgruntled with one another. Stephen A. gives his top-5 picks for the hottest tickets in L-A, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl halftime show. Lastly, Michael Irvin bids farewell to First Take.

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