First Take

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Hour 1: Are You More Confident in Spurs or Thunder? May 21, 2026

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First Take begins with Thunder victory! Zay Hart successfully kept Wemby out of the paint, limiting his post touches and tip ins! Is this a sustainable strategy? (0:00) Then, let's revisit Aaron Rodgers' illustrious career. One Super Bowl, 4 MVPs, countless McAfee appearances. How will you remember The Baaaaaaaad Man? (26:10) Next, would expanding the CFP to 24 teams ruin college football for good? (41:00)

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Hour 2: Are You More Confident in Knicks Title Chances Now? May 20, 2026

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First Take resumes with playing the Knicks long game. We've seen them win defensive battles, high intensity offensive games, and everything in between. Could they hang with the Spurs or Thunder? (0:00) Then, Jason Kidd is OUT in Dallas. Who should replace him? (14:40) Next, Mad Dog is MAD at Alex Caruso, NFL fans, and his own MRI saga! (25:30)

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Hour 1: Did Cavs Choke or Is Brunson a God? May 20, 2026

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First Take begins with Orange and Blue Skies! Jalen Brunson is a god walking amongst men. Mikal Bridges possesses the accuracy of prime Hawkeye. James Harden may have suffered the worst isolation beatdown of all time! Lets go Stephen A!!! (0:00) Then, Thunder-Spurs game 2 is upon us. What's the biggest key for the Thunder to bounce back? (25:50) Next, P.K. Subban breaks down Golden Knights-Avs. (40:40)

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Hour 2: Are We Concerned About SGA? May 19, 2026

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First Take resumes with concern over the 2x MVP. SGA's struggles have widely flown under the radar due to the Thunder's dominant series wins. Is it time for one of the greatest guards of all time to step up? (0:00) Then, which Knick needs to play the best tonight? Does KAT need another triple double? Four 3s from Mikal? Brunson 30 bomb? (13:20) Next, Stephen A.'s top 5 pivotal players in each conference finals! (21:40)

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Hour 1: How Much Trouble Are The Thunder In? May 19, 2026

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First Take begins with an all-timer from Wemby. Dominance in every sense of the word. Motivated by a second place MVP finish, willing to put his body on the line for his squad, Cam'ron can't even believe it! (0:00) Then, Aaron Rodgers is back in the Steelers building prepping for another playoff run! Were the Steelers right to bring him back? (24:00) Next, which NBA player needs a ring the most? (36:40)

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Hour 2: Stephen A. Responds to Jaylen Brown May 18, 2026

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First Take resumes with Stephen A. going OFF on Jaylen Brown! Come on the show, JB!! (0:00) Then, who are you more excited to watch: Wemby or SGA? (22:40) Next, WOLFvestigative journalists! We're reading deep into some seemingly innocuous but potentially deadly player quotes from the Wolves. Are they talking about Julius Randle? (28:30)

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Hour 1: Did Donovan Mitchell Save His Legacy? May 18, 2026

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First Take begins with a legacy redefined! Donovan Mitchell finally reaches the Conference Finals after an epic game 7 win in Detroit. Is Donovan Mitchell now better all-time than Embiid? (0:00) Then, any issue with Ant-Man shaking hands with 8 minutes to go in the 4th, seemingly giving up while the game was ongoing? (25:10) Next, P.K. Subban gets us ready for Habs-Sabres game 7!!! (40:30)

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Hour 2: What Will We Say If Harden Has a Bad Game 6? May 15, 2026

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First Take resumes with Harden narratives. What will the media say if the known playoff choker chokes again? (0:00) Then, Kenny Smith weighs in on whether the Lakers have taken LeBron for granted... (17:20) Next, the Knicks willl have had a full week off by the time the ECF rolls around, while the Cavs/Pistons winner will carry major momentum... Which team would you rather be? (32:20)

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Hour 1: Does a Second Round Loss Ruin Ant's Legacy? May 15, 2026

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First Take begins with a fiery pair of Friday night game 6's! Ant can strengthen his already impressive playoff resume and force a game 7, while Harden looks to continue his hot streak! (0:00) Then, NFL schedules are out! Let's predict the Cowboys record! (25:50) Next, J-Will's and RC's Top 5 players (NBA & NFL) you'd want in a must-win game! (37:50)

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Hour 2: Who Should Knicks Fans Be Rooting For in Game 6? May 14, 2026

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First Take resumes with Knicks fans! Should they want the Cavs to wrap it up in Cleveland, or Detroit to push it to a winner take all game 7? (0:00) Then, HOFer Lisa Leslie joins the show! (12:30) Next, should the Lakers focus on appeasing LeBron or Luka? (25:20)

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