First Take

First Take begins with the Big Apple Beatdown! The Knicks CRUSHED, DEMOLISHED, DESTROYED, and EMBARRASSED the Hawks. A 51 point loss at home? C'monnn Dyson Daniels?? OG Anunoby hit how many threes? Kat ANOTHER triple double?? New York forever baby!!! Then. Jokic is toast! Best player in the league belt? Gone! Legacy? In the gutter! Next, Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants Devin Booker to retire with the Suns. Is he telling the truth, or upping Booker's trade value? 

First Take resumes with Eastern Conference Chaos! The Knicks look like the '17 Warriors. Jaylen Brown looks exactly like he has all year, dragging the Celtics into the dirt with his poor play. The Cavs are in a rock fight with the upstart Raptors. Who's winning this conference? Then, can the Rockets be the first NBA team to complete the unthinkable 3-0 comeback? Next, boxer David Benavidez preps us for his monster matchup vs Gilberto Ramirez on Saturday! 

First Take begins with Jaylen Brown taking out his Sixers frustrations on the refs and Joel Embiid. Was Brown right to blame the first 3-1 blown lead since 2020 on everything and everyone but himself? Then, old foes reunite in MSG as Embiid and KAT face off for a chance at the conference finals! Who needs to show out more in this series? And, is the GOAT conversation officially over if Bron pulls off a miraculous upset over the reigning champion Thunder? 

First Take resumes with an old school matchup in the East. Embiid's Sixers take on Brunson's Knicks. Overall, which team is more talented? Then, Jaylen Brown enjoyed this year more than when he won the championship? Huh?? Next, Charlotte Flair joins the show! 

First Take is live with Cam'ron! Welcome to New York City! Sixers and Down and Out! A dominant Brunson game 1 performance lifted MSG's finest over Philly. Who had the most impressive performance? Who needs to step up in game2? Then, was Ant-Man's surprise bench scoring barrage or Wemby's block party the bigger game 1 story? Next, Cam'ron sounds off on Jaylen Brown. 

First Take resumes with 76ers-Knicks. We're wondering if this series may already be over after just one game! Then, did game 1 of Wolves-Spurs change your outlook on the series. Plus, a special announcement from Stephen A! Old foes reunite! Next, Jacob Fatu takes down Roman Reigns!