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**First Things First**

First Things First airs Weekdays at 3 PM ET on FS1! Join Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes as they discuss the biggest stories in the world of sports. From LeBron James, to Patrick Mahomes, this show will bring you the first, and most incisive, opinions on the best sports stories.

Latest Episodes:

Clippers/Mavs, Lakers/Blazers, No Huddle, Bucs/Saints Aug 31, 2020

Show notes

00:00 What did the Clippers prove by closing out the Mavs in Game 6?

13:25 What impressed you the most about the Lakers in Game 5?

22:53 No Huddle

35:20 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Clippers advancing after closing out the Mavs.

45:17 Chris Broussard returns to discuss the Lakers/Blazers series.

56:10 Tom Brady on facing the Saints Week 1: “We’re going to be tested by a great football team.”

1:02:20 Stories to Start Your Morning

1:17:14 Nick, Jenna, Brandon, and Kevin share their final thoughts on the Clippers/Mavs + Lakers/Blazers series.

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NBA playoffs resume, Clippers, Cam Newton, Chris Broussard + Vincent Goodwill join Aug 28, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Report: NBA players decide to resume playoffs with games expected to restart today or Saturday.

14:40 Doc Rivers: Players “really looking forward to” resuming playoffs, but “they thought it was over.

24:50 Cam Newton on if he feels like the Pats starting QB: “Absolutely not… I have so much I need to get better at.”

34:47 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the NBA restarting the playoffs after the boycott.

45:21 Stories to Start Your Morning

56:55 Vincent Goodwill joins the show

1:09:48 Is there any chance the Blazers can force a Game 6 with no Damian Lillard?

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NBA games postponed after Bucks boycott, Shams Charania and Jim Jackson join to discuss Aug 27, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Games postponed after Bucks boycott in response to Jacob Blake shooting.

12:30 What was your reaction to how yesterday’s boycott played out?

24:42 Shams Charania: Lakers & Clippers voted to boycott the rest of the NBA playoffs.

38:14 NBA Board of Governors and players set to simultaneously meet today.

53:47 Jim Jackson joins the show

1:04:00 Report: LeBron James called for owners to take action in players’ meeting last night.

1:14:58 Mets LF Dominic Smith: “The most difficult part is to see that people still don’t care.”

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Clippers/Mavs, Raptors discuss boycott, Marcus Morris + Luka Dončić, Enes Kanter joins the show Aug 26, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Did the Clippers prove they’re title contenders after their 43-point win over the Mavs last night?

10:33 Raptors discussed boycotting Game 1 against the Celtics after the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Wisconsin.

21:55 Marcus Morris denies that step on Luka Dončić’s sprained ankle was intentional: “I’m not apologizing.”

31:00 Enes Kanter joins the show.

44:15 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Clippers/Mavs series.

55:01 Drawing A Blank

1:03:08 Paul George discusses how the bubble has affected his mental health.

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Is the Blazers' run over?, Cam Newton, Clippers + Paul George's struggles, LeBron James Aug 25, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Is the Blazers' run officially over after falling into a 3-1 hole against the Lakers?

9:27 Pats QB coach Jedd Fisch on Cam Newton: “We’re not even on 4 weeks yet… and he’s able to function and run the offense.”

19:29 Any chance the Clippers can bounce back tonight if Paul George continues to struggle?

30:50 Drawing A Blank

38:32 Stories to Start Your Morning

50:58 Did LeBron retake his throne as the best player in basketball over the last 2 games?

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Brandon Marshall joins FTF, Mavericks/Clippers, Earl Thomas, 76ers' future, Luka Dončić Aug 24, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Nick, Jenna, Kevin, and new FTF co-host Brandon Marshall recap the Mavericks 135-133 OT win over the Clippers.

13:18 Did LeBron finally activate playoff mode during his 38-12-8 performance in the Lakers’ Game 3 win?

23:00 Are you surprised the Ravens were so quick to release Earl Thomas after his altercation with teammate Chuck Clark?

30:55 What do you make of Doc Rivers calling the Clippers ‘emotionally weak’ after their OT loss to the Mavs last night?

42:56 What does the future in Philadelphia look like after the Sixers got swept by the Celtics?

53:30 Drawing A Blank

1:01:25 Stories to Start Your Morning

1:15:42 How impressive was Luka’s 43-point triple-double and game-winning performance last night?

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Lakers/Blazers, Rockets/Thunder, Drawing A Blank: NFL + NBA Aug 21, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Did last night’s bounce-back win prove Nick is right that the Lakers will win in 5?

12:26 Are you buying the Rockets’ small ball formula can lead to a title?

21:15 Drawing A Blank: NFL

29:46 Stories to Start Your Morning

43:08 No Huddle

52:05 Drawing A Blank: NBA

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Clippers/Mavs, Jayson Tatum, Drawing A Blank, Stories to Start Your Morning Aug 20, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Should Kawhi and the Clippers be worried after their Game 2 loss to the Mavs?

12:11 Is Jayson Tatum officially a star after back-to-back 30-point games?

21:22 Drawing A Blank

31:48 Stories to Start Your Morning

43:18 What chances do you give the Mavs at beating the Clippers in this series?

52:05 No Huddle

1:00:08 Is the Celtics-76ers series over with Philly in an 0-2 hole?

1:11:49 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Clippers’ loss to the Mavs.

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Blazers/Lakers + Magic/Bucks recap, Over/Under: NFL, Brady + the Bucs' ceiling Aug 19, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Is it time for Nick to admit he’s nervous after the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Blazers?

12:12 How shocking was the Magic’s 122-110 Game 1 win over Giannis and the Bucks?

22:24 Stories to Start Your Morning

34:10 Over/Under: NFL

44:10 Chris Broussard joins to discuss the Lakers’ loss to the Blazers.

54:03 What is the ceiling for Tom Brady and the Bucs’ offense this season?

1:00:26 Drawing A Blank

1:08:42 Chris Broussard returns with his final thoughts on yesterday’s NBA playoff upsets

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NBA playoffs: Clippers/Mavs, Porzingis' 3rd quarter ejection, Chris Broussard joins Aug 18, 2020

Show notes

00:00 Was Porzingis’ 3rd quarter ejection the difference in the Clippers Game 1 win over the Mavs?

12:44 Drawing A Blank

21:05 No Huddle

33:33 Stories to Start Your Morning

47:40 Chris Broussard joins to recap the Clippers/Mavs game.

54:34 Was Porzingis’ 3rd quarter ejection the difference in the Clippers Game 1 win over the Mavs?

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