Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Kendrick Perkins, and Andraya Carter discuss which series will go to seven games; Timberwolves-Nuggets or Pacers-Knicks? Mad Dog answers fans' questions live using #AskFirstTake. The crew reacts live to Bronny James' comments regarding his goal to play in the NBA, not with his father LeBron. Lastly, it's Wednesday so you know Mad Dog has been waiting to tell us what he's mad about this week.
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Hour 2: King and I

First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.

Sports

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins and Brian Windhorst react to the Dallas Mavericks' 21-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to go to the NBA FInals. They discuss if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving sent a message to the Boston Celtics after they both scored 36 points. Stephen A. and Windy get into a heated debate after Stephen A.'s comments saying LA Clippers' Kawhi Leonard is the worst superstar in sports. Daniel Cormier also joins the show to preview UFC 302 tomorrow night and UFC 303 on June 29th. Lastly, Stephen A. and Perk debate whether or not the Celtics should be the clear title favorites over the Mavericks.
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Hour 2: Kawhi-et Storm

Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Brian Windhorst discuss how impressed they were by Luka Doncic's Game 5 performance against the Timberwolves. The crew debates if the Timberwolves should make dramatic changes to their roster in the offseason this summer. Also, they discuss the narrative of Kyrie Irving possibly changing during this playoff run. Lastly, Stephen A. shares his thoughts on Micah Parsons not being in attendance at Cowboys OTAs.
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Hour 1: Kyrie-Diculous

Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and Jay Williams to dive back into the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Mavericks and Timberwolves. They debate whether or not the Mavericks can win if Luka Doncic or Kyrie Irving have an off night. Betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh also joins the show to give you the best bets in sports as we get closer to the weekend. Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody also join the show to discuss the Ravens' being the biggest threat to the Chiefs in the AFC. Lastly, Stephen A., Andraya Carter and Jay WIlliams react to Shaquille O'Neal saying he'd average 40 points a game if he played in the current NBA and the crew makes their picks for Game 5 between the Mavericks and Timberwolves
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Hour 2: Mavericks' Mayhem

Stephen A. Smith, Jay Wiliams and Andraya Carter debate the most important player of Game 5 between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves tonight. They also dive in on LA Clippers' head coach Tyronn Lue signing a contract extension, and question if he's making a mistake by doing so. The crew also discusses whether or not it's time for the Clippers to break up the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George duo. Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody also join the show to debate if Aaron Rodgers needs another Super Bowl championship to be in the NFL's G.O.A.T. conversation.
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Hour 1: Boss Angeles

Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo are joined by ESPN basketball analyst Jay Williams to discuss how the narrative on Kyrie Irving may or may not have changed. Stephen A. also reacts to an apology by Draymond Green last night. UFC's Dustin "Diamond" Poirier also joins the show for an interview surrounding his fight against Islam Makhachev for the World Lightweight Championship this Saturday. Mad Dog tells us what's got him going off the leash this week.
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Hour 2: King and I

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