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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
First Take
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  • First Take

    Hour 2: Does Wemby Or Brunson Need to Show Out More in Game 2?

    06/05/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take resumes with major star power! Who needs to have a bigger game: the River Walk monk, or the braided magician from the mean streets of Manhattan? (0:00) Then, Shump tells us if he would have struggled more guarding SGA or Brunson. (14:00) Next, KAT has completely changed his public perception throughout these playoffs. Mobley-esque defense, Jokic-esque passing, and Billups-esque leadership has elevated his career trajectory tenfold! Can he keep it up throughout the rest of the finals? (23:50)
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  • First Take

    Hour 1: Is Game 2 a Must Win for the Spurs?

    06/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    First Take is live from San Antonio breaking down tonight's must win game 2 for the Spurs! Wilbon gives us some historical context on how deadly it may be for the Spurs to go down 0-2, while Windy has the inside info on where each locker room's confidence level is heading into a sure to be rock fight in the Alamo City! (0:00) Then, Shump is puzzled why people are still underrating Jalen Brunson. To quote Sir Charles, "What more can he do?" (21:00) Next, while the Mavs and Wolves sit at home lamenting iffy trades and egregious non-signings, the Knicks dine on Brunson's and KAT's impactful play. Which team regrets losing their star more? (36:00)
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  • First Take

    Hour 2: Who Was The MVP of Game 1?

    06/04/2026 | 45 mins.
    First Take begins with Perk, SAS and Windy waxing poetic about the Nova Knicks. Years of bonding, team building, and ribbing have culminated in one of the greatest playoff runs of all time. What worked so well about the Knicks game 1 plan, and how can the Spurs adjust?
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  • First Take

    Hour 1: Was Brunson The Most Impactful Knick in Game 1?

    06/04/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins with Knicks-Spurs game 1!! MVP like performances from Brunson, KAT, and Hart led the Knicks to a tight victory in San Antonio! First Take is live from The Alamo breaking down all of the finals angles! Is this one already over? Is Wemby finally getting fatigued? How exactly did KAT's pregame mindset lead him to dominating Wemby in and out of the paint?
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  • First Take

    Hour 2: Bye Brown Bye

    06/03/2026 | 47 mins.
    The biggest names, the biggest moves, and the biggest stage in sports!

    One NFL superstar is packing his bags and heading west in a move that could reshape the league's balance of power.

    Another is trading one iconic stop for another, looking to help launch the Patriots back into contention.

    And on the hardwood, the Finals are finally here. So whether you say hello or bonjour, get ready for one of the most anticipated championship matchups we've seen in years!
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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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