First Take

First Take resumes with Knicks Fan's craziness heading into game 3! Trump's presence at the Garden forced all watch parties outside of MSG to be cancelled. Will the president's presence disrupt the Knicks momentum? Then, with a ring, do you put Brunson above all ringless players? Even Chuckster and Melo? Plus, Stephen A.s top 5 NBA playoff atmospheres!
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First Take begins with MSG expectations!! Is this going to be the most raucous crowd of all time? Will President Trump's presence impact the team in a positive or negative manner? Then, Jalen Brunson is cashing in clutch shots like 2018 LeBron! Which HOFer does Stephen A. compare him to? Plus, Wilbon and Jay Will remember the great Stacey King. RIP.
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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 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 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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