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First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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May 21, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: Shutting Down The Wolves
Hour 2: Stephen A. Smith, JB Bickerstaff, Chris Russo and Kendrick Perkins continue to talk all things Conference Finals on First Take!
Does Jalen Brunson need to have a big game tonight for the Knicks to win? Is OKC 'significantly' better than Minnesota? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 2025 • 50min
Hour 1: Title Impact
Hour 1: Stephen A. Smith, Chris Russo, Kendrick Perkins and JB Bickerstaff talk EVERYTHING Conference Finals today on First Take
How much stock should we take in the OKC blowout? Which team between New York and Indiana can LEAST afford a Game 1 loss tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: Who Ya Got?
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus and Markieff Morris and Gilbert Arenas make their picks for the more crucial aspects of the Conference Finals!
Who wins Game 1 tonight between Minnesota and OKC? Who is the most important #2 option remaining? All that and more on First Take! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 2025 • 50min
Hour 1: Rivalry Renewed
Stephen A. Smith, Marcus Morris, Peter Rosenberg and Gilbert Arenas discuss the latest in the NBA Postseason!
The guys discuss the start of the Western Conference Finals tonight as well as the upcoming edition of the Knicks Pacers Rivalry!
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May 19, 2025 • 46min
Hour 2: Easy Being Green?
Following their 2nd Round exit, Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Marcus Morris discuss if Jaylen Brown is able to lead Boston to another championship as the #1 option
The crew also discusses the upcoming Brunson V Haliburton matchup ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2025 • 51min
Hour 1: Go New York Go New York Go
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike and Marcus Morris are on First Take to discuss how unbelievable this year's run for the New York Knicks is!
Plus a review of this past weekend's duel between the Fever and Sky and a look into Caitlin Clark's flagrant foul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Joker's Wild
Stephen A. Smith, Chiney Ogwumike, Brian Windhorst and special guest Spike Lee continue to talk tonight's massive Game 6 matchup between the Knicks and Celtics
Stephen A. provides his Top 5 priorities for what MUST happen if the Knicks are going to close it out tonight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2025 • 50min
Hour 1: Game 6 at The Garden
Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Chiney Ogwumike are back on First Take today to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the Knicks big time opportunity to advance to the ECF in Game 6 against the Celtics
Plus, was last night's Game 6 win for Denver more impressive for the Nuggets or more disappointing for OKC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2025 • 47min
Hour 2: Clark On The Mark!
Stephen A. Smith, Udonis Haslem and Monica McNutt continue to talk the latest basketball action on First Take!
The crew discusses the big time Timberwolves win last night helping them advance to the Western Conference Finals for the 2nd consecutive season!
Plus, what should we expect from Caitlin Clark and the Fever as the WNBA gets ready to tip off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 2025 • 50min
Hour 1: Knicked Up
Stephen A. Smith, Monica McNutt and Udonis Haslem are back on First Take to break down yesterday's NBA Playoff Action!
Are the Knicks in a place to be worried after their Game 5 loss?
Plus, a look at the Dallas Cowobys' 2025-2026 schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices