First Take

First Take resumes with Kenny Smith serves a Lakers panic entrée with a cup of Austin Reaves settle down juice. (0:00) Then, does Jokic fall out of top-10 all time discussions with a first round loss to a decimated Wolves squad? (9:15) Next, who's more dangerous right now: Knicks or Celtics? (17:30)
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First Takes begins with the sputtering Lakers! From 3-0 to 3-2, the vibe shift in this one is immense. You can almost feel the general public clamoring for LeBron to be the first to blow a 3-0 lead. Imagine the GOAT debate if it happens? Without KD, is it feasible? (0:00) Then, should Shedeur Sanders feel slighted by the latest Deshaun Watson news? (25:50) Then, John Wall is the President! Howard University is in good hands! (37:35)
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First Take resumes with 40 straight minutes of the GOAT debate + Mad Dog is MADDDD!!!!
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First Take begins with the old guard: Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. may have changed their tunes on the Knicks championship chances... Then, the Spurs wrapped up the gentleman's sweep against the upstart Blazers. Young teams often need playoff failure before eventually succeeding. Could the Spurs be an exception? Next, who has more pressure to lead the Cavs deep into the playoffs: Harden or Mitchell?
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First Take resumes with shock and awe in the NBA's tightest Rookie of The Year race yet! Cooper Flagg had multiple 50 point games on one of the worst teams in the league, while Kon led the league in 3s on the upstart Hornets! Was Flagg the right choice? (0:00) Then, should Devin Booker split town and join up with another star, or can he lure someone down to sunny Arizona? (13:30) Next, are the Knicks doomed? (25:40)
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