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Hour 1: How Important is Closing Out Tonight For Thunder? May 28, 2026

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First Take begins with the WCF! Game 6 could see an SGA explosion, sending the Thunder to their second straight finals. Or, a Wemby mauling, bring us an epic game 7 in OKC. Do the Thunder NEED to finish off these pesky upstart Spurs tonight? (0:00) Then, at the start of the playoffs, every pundit said the East was wide open! It's anyone's year! Now, the narrative is "this was a super easy path for the Knicks." What changed? (25:35) Next, Kirby smart suggested the SEC seceding from the NCAA. Is this a SMART move?

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Hour 2: Who Should Knicks Want to Face? May 27, 2026

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First Take resumes with the Knicks facing two juggernauts. Which WCF team should they prefer to see in the finals??

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Hour 1: Encouraged By Thunder or Discouraged by Spurs? May 27, 2026

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SGA Dominates Wemby & Spurs! Is this Series Over?

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Hour 2: Is Knicks Finals Run The Best in NBA History? May 26, 2026

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Frist Take resumes with the Knicks 11 straight playoff wins. They carry the league's highest point differential in NBA playoff history, and officially surpassed the 2017 Warriors for league adjusted aura+ after OG's put back slam. Are the Knicks the most impressive playoff team in NBA history? What sparked this tremendous run after mediocre play for large portions of the regular season?

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Hour 1: Are The Knicks Going to Win The Finals? May 26, 2026

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First Take begins with Stephen A feeling like it's '99!!! The Knicks sweep the Cavs, officially making it back to their first finals since the days of Allan Houston and Latrell Sprewell. How did Leon Rose build the East's biggest juggernaut? How did Jalen GOATson lead the Knicks out of the pits of despair, constantly dwelling at the bottom of the East with Damyean Dotson and Kadeem Allen, to now representing the NBA's finest conference in the Finals just 6 short years later? Stephen A. and Cam'ron break it down!!!

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Hour 2: Should Cavs Go All In On LeBron? May 25, 2026

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First Takes resumes with the fast falling Cavs! Should they go all in on LeBron? (0:00) Then, Mad Dog and Stephen A. dive deep into the Giants locker room issues with Jaxson Dart introducing Trump at a recent rally. (13:30) Next, we've trashed the Mikal Bridges trade more than any other show... With his recent historic playoff shooting numbers, was trading five first round picks actually worth it for the Knicks? (24:50)

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Hour 1: Are The Spurs In Control vs. The Thunder? May 25, 2026

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First Take begins with a raucous and rowdy WCF! Wemby dunking over everyone. SGA making All-NBA defenders fall. Devin Vassell proving he's one of the top tier two-way guys in the league... Heading back to OKC, are the Spurs in control of this series? (0:00) Then, with the Knicks on the verge of their first finals appearance since '99, we NEED to look back on the Greatest Knicks of all time! Does Brunson surpass Frazier and Ewing with a ring? (24:00) Next, what can the Thunder do to stop the menacing Frenchman who reigned supreme over OKC in game 4? (41:30)

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Hour 2: Is Analytics Ruining Basketball? May 22, 2026

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First Take resumes with Kendrick Perkins talking analytics. Josh Hart understands their importance, but doesn't think they should be solely relied upon for lineup decisions. Perk has some thoughts on these comments and math invading sports in general. (0:00) Then, Chet has become somewhat of a joke to Wemby. He views him the same way a senior in high school looks down upon a freshman. Should we be criticizing him for failing to stop the phenomenal Frenchman? (17:15) Next, did LeBron sneak in a trade request during a recent podcast appearance? (32:10)

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Hour 1: Impressed By Knicks or Disappointed in Cavs? May 22, 2026

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First Take begins with nine straight Knicks playoff wins! Brunson passed with the poise and finesse of CP3, shot with the touch of Curry, and led with the adaptability and strategic vision of LeBron. Are the Knicks on the verge of a sweep? (0:00) Then, SGA's flailing and flopping playstyle is at the forefront of conversation again! After falling on nearly all of his shot attempts in game 2, is this something the league needs to address? (21:10) Next, Lebron thinks the Lakers were "out-talented" by OKC. Is this a secret trade request? (40:50)

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Hour 2: Is Jalen Brunson The Greatest Knick of All-Time? May 21, 2026

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First Take resumes with the game AFTER the game! Coming off an all-time comeback against the Cavs, Jalen Brunson looks to put the Knicks up 2-0. How many points does KAT need for the Knicks to head to Cleveland in control of the series? (0:00) Then, it's been three years since Joe Burrow threw a playoff pass! Is this the year the drought ends for Cincy's gunslinger? (10:10) Next, The Kid Mero ponders the greatest Knicks of all time! Ewing, Reed, Frazier? Does Brunson pass all of them with a 2026 title victory? (22:50)

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