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First Take

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette
First Take
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    Hour 1: How Improbable was Anunoby's Game Winner?

    06/11/2026 | 49 mins.
    First Take begins with OG's improbably tip in! Where does it rank amongst all-time playoff moments? IS OG Anunoby now the king of New York? Then, do you give more credit to the Knicks for pulling off the shocking comeback, or criticism to the Spurs for blowing it? Next, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers tells us which team is the Knicks or the World Cup!!
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    Hour 2: Is Game 4 of The NBA Finals a Must Win For The Knicks?

    06/10/2026 | 47 mins.
    First Take resumes with thrilling debate on game 4! Is this a must win for the Knicks? Then, LeBron mentioned the goat debate in a recent article. Is it okay for him to think he's the best player of all time? Next, Mad dog is MAD at Mike Brown and all of the reaction to the Brendan Sorsby catastrophe!
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    Hour 1: Is Spurs Physical Play Fair or Foul?

    06/10/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins with the Spurs defense. Sometimes it seems like they have eight guys out there! Is their physical, menacing playstyle fair or foul? Should the Knicks fans focus their energy on the refs? Then, if the Knicks do end up losing the finals, how will we rank Brunson? Next, Mad Dog's top 5 MSG villains!
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    Hour 1: Reaction to Trump's Comments About Stephen A?

    06/09/2026 | 45 mins.
    First Take resumes with Stephen A.'s reaction to Trump doubting his IQ! "You need a high IQ (to run for president), I'm not sure SAS has that," said Trump. Stephen A. takes the podium to FIRE back at President Trump, and ask him why he felt the need to ruin what was supposed to be a magical night in MSG! Then, Mark Messier joins with his pick for game 4 of the Stanley Cup!! Next, KAT had his worst game of the finals in game 3, but was his poor play actually Brunson's fault?
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    Hour 1: Do Knicks Have Legitimate Gripe With The Refs?

    06/09/2026 | 48 mins.
    First Take begins with the Knicks first loss in over a month! Are the officials swallowing their whistles (then randomly calling segments of the game tight), Wemby's heightened play, or KATs regression to blame for the loss? Then, if the refs are allowing head punches, an abundance of hand checking not seen since early 2000s Artest, and one sided flagrant fouls, who does it favor? Next, is Sam Presti coming to SGA's defense over social media bullies the right or wrong move?
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About First Take
First Take is always a heated discussion as Stephen A. Smith and guests debate about the day's top stories.
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