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Nick Wright: LeBron & AD were the difference makers in Lakers Game 2 win over Suns | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers tied up the playoff series after winning Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns. Chris Broussard and Nick Wright break down the performances in the game, and decide whether LeBron James and Anthony Davis will swing the series for the Lakers, or whether Chris Paul and Devin Booker will be able to unseat the title champions.

Eric Mangini: Aaron Rodgers’ missing Packers’ OTAs could be huge for Jordan Love | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Aaron Rodgers skipped the Green Bay Packers OTAs, along with Davante Adams and the top wide receivers on the team. Eric Mangini comments on Rodgers and the WRs’ absence, and tells Nick Wright and Brandon Marshall why this is actually a good thing for Jordan Love.

Chris Broussard says Clippers are toast after Game 2 loss: ‘Mavs are just better’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Despite a strong showing from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers fell for the second time in their playoff series to Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks. Chris Broussard joins First Things First and lays out why he doesn’t see the Clippers coming back from a 0-2 deficit, and declares the Los Angeles team ‘toast’.

Nick Wright decides whether Lakers or Clippers needs this Game 2 win more | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Both the Los Angeles teams are heading into Game 2 of the NBA Playoff series, with the Lakers facing off against the Phoenix Suns and the Clippers taking on the Dallas Mavericks. Nick Wright tells Sarah Kustok whether he believes LeBron James and Anthony Davis need a win over Chris Paul more than Kawhi Leonard needs this win over Luka Doncic.

Greg Jennings: Green Bay bought into ‘Aaron Rodgers is falling off’ hype | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Greg Jennings believes Aaron Rodgers when the quarterback says his discontent with the Green Bay Packers was never about drafting Jordan Love, but about the character, and the culture. Jennings breaks down why Green Bay’s decision to buy into the hype that Aaron Rodgers was a fading talent caused them to make decisions without involving the MVP, and heightened the tension between quarterback and franchise.

Nick Wright decides which NBA player has most to gain from winning a Title | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright breaks down which NBA player has the most to gain from winning the championship this post season. Watch to see where players like LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Luka Doncic land on Nick’s list.

Nick Wright on Clippers’ Game 1 loss to Mavs: ‘This is what they deserve’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Clippers fell in Game 1 to the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 113-103. Luka Doncic dominated, scoring a total of 31 points, with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Nick Wright lays out why this result is exactly what Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers deserve after allegedly tanking their last two regular season games to avoid facing the Los Angeles Lakers.

Chris Broussard: Anthony Davis was abysmal in Lakers’ Game 1 loss to Suns | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers over the weekend in Game 1, with a final score of 99-90. Devin Booker ended the game with a total of 34 points, while LeBron James topped out at 18 points and Anthony Davis scored 13. After the game, AD stated the Lakers won’t win a game, let alone a series, with him playing at this level, and Chris Broussard agrees. Hear why Broussard believes the Lakers can’t trust AD to be consistent throughout this series.

Nick Wright on Hawks’ Game 1 win over Knicks: ‘Trae Young’s plays an infuriating brand of basketball’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Trae Young silences the Madison Square Garden crowd after the Atlanta Hawks took Game 1 with a game-winning floater against the New York Knicks. Nick Wright tells Kevin Wildes and Brandon Marshall what he makes of Trae Young playing the villain role at MSG in the Hawks Game 1 win, and why it reminds him of former NBA player Reggie Miller’s assault on the Knicks in the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Brandon Marshall: It’s NBA Title or bust for the Brooklyn Nets | FIRST THING FIRST

Brandon Marshall says it an NBA Championship or Bust for the Brooklyn Nets as we head into the playoffs. Hear him break down why the Nets have all the weapons they need in Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden to be successful in their battle for the Title.

Nick Wright reveals his official 2021 NBA Playoff Picks | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright reveals his official NBA Playoff picks to the First Things First crew. Watch to see who he believes will win the Western and Eastern conference, who will win the NBA Title, and what Brandon Marshall and Kevin Wildes think of Nick’s picks.

Brandon Marshall reacts to Jaguars officially signing Tim Tebow | FIRST THINGS FIRST

In this ‘Drawing a Blank’ segment, Nick Wright, Brandon Marshall and the First Things First crew react to the breaking news that the Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed Tim Tebow to their roster as a tight end.

Nick Wright decides if LeBron’s game-winning 3-pointer luck or clutch | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers advance to postseason after LeBron James hits a game-winning 3-pointer in the final minute. LeBron said he was ‘seeing three rims’ after Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green poked the Lakers’ star in the eye. Nick Wright decides if LeBron’s game winning shot was a stroke of luck, of a clutch shot from the most clutch player in the history of the NBA.

Nick Wright on Clippers tanking to avoid facing Lakers: ‘It’s undeniable’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Ty Lue isn’t sparing much thought for those who think the Los Angeles Clippers tanked in their last two regular season games in order to avoid seeing the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. Nick Wright tells Chris Broussard and LaVar Arrington why it’s not only undeniable that the Clippers tanked, but it’s was not the best strategy, and sends the wrong message.

Nick Wright: Jayson Tatum gave us a signature performance in Celtics’ win, but he’s not a superstar yet | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Jayson Tatum scored 50 points in last night’s play-in game, leading the Boston Celtics to a sound win over the Washington Wizards. After the win, Tatum said he doesn’t worry about “those who think I’m a superstar and those who don’t”. Nick Wright praises Tatum for his performance in the win, but explains why Tatum isn’t a superstar just yet, and why this win may not have been such a good thing for the Celtics, who now have to see the Brooklyn Nets in the playoffs.

Chris Broussard: With all due respect to Steph, LeBron & Lakers are the superior team | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors in the play-in tournament, and Chris Broussard joins First Things First to lay out who he thinks will come out of tonight’s game the winner. Broussard points out that Steph Curry could get hot and present a challenge for the Lakers, but ultimately L.A. has the best player on the court in LeBron James, and the 3rd best player in Anthony Davis. He expect Lakers to win handily over the Warriors.

Chris Broussard: Nets shouldn’t want to see Russell Westbrook & Wizards in the playoffs | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The No. 2 seeded Brooklyn Nets will face the winner of tonight’s play-in tournament game between the Washington Wizards and the Boston Celtics. Chris Broussard and LaVar Arrington join Nick Wright and the First Things First crew to decide who the Nets should hope comes out of this match up the winner.

Chris Broussard reveals the five NBA players on his official MVP Ballot | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The day has come for Chris Broussard to reveal his official ballot for the MVP of the 2021 season. Watch as Broussard makes his picks, and see which players end up where on the NBA analyst’s ballot.

Nick Wright: LeBron James or Steph Curry, who’s more dangerous in a single game? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers face Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors in tomorrow’s play-in tournament. Nick Wright and LaVar Arrington decide which player is more dangerous in a single game: LeBron or Steph?

Brian Westbrook: Aaron Rodgers is on his way out of Green Bay | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Head coach for the Green Bay Packers Matt LaFleur finally revealed his take on the tension brewing between his team and his quarterback Aaron Rodgers: “We want him back in the worst way”; Meanwhile, Green Bay signed free agent QB Kurt Benkert following a deal with Blake Bortles. Brian Westbrook and Joy Taylor join First Things First to lay out why they believe that despite LaFleur’s optimism, Aaron Rodgers’ is on the way out the door.

Nick Wright understands the MVP case for Steph Curry: ‘But he doesn’t get my vote” | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Steph Curry put the Golden State Warriors on his back and carried them to the playoffs after winning the scoring title with 46 points in season finale vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James called Steph the MVP of our league, and Ja Morant tweets there’s no debate that Steph is the MVP. Nick Wright breaks down why he understands the MVP case for Steph, but still gives his vote to Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns.

Nick Wright isn’t worried about LeBron’s Lakers facing Steph’s Warriors in play-in | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors will officially face off in a play-in matchup this Wednesday, a continuation of the LeBron James and Steph Curry rivalry after 22 playoff games and 4 Finals. Nick Wright decides if LeBron and the Lakers be afraid of Steph and the Warriors Wednesday ending their playoff chances early.

Nick Wright: ‘LeBron & Lakers ending up in the play-in doesn’t scare me’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Not only does the possibility of LeBron James and the Los Angles Lakers heading into the play-in now scare Nick Wright, he believes it may actually be a better path for the Lakers to make the play off. Hear Nick break down why the play-in isn’t the big deal many are making it out to be.

Brandon Marshall: The Wk 4 face off between Belichick & Brady will be phenomenal | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The NFL schedule was released, revealing that Tom Brady will be making his return to Foxboro to take on his former team, the New England Patriots. Brandon Marshall breaks down why Brady’s Twitter response to this highly anticipated match up hints that the relationship between the quarterback and his former coach Bill Belichick hasn’t been repaired, and while many may be counting the Pats out, Brandon believes Belichick knows Brady’s strengths and weakness, and will exploit them when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Chris Broussard: ’76ers will have their hands full with Jimmy Butler & Miami’ | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Tempers flared last night as the Miami Heat took on the Philadelphia 76ers. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo lead their team to a win 106-94, leading Chris Broussard to believe that a potential 2nd round matchup in the playoffs could spell trouble for Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Broussard breaks down why the 76ers may not want to see the Heat in the 2nd round.

Michael Vick has no faith Green Bay can fix the situation with Aaron Rodgers | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Michael Vick joins First Things First to share his thoughts on the situation in Green Bay with the Packers and their quarterback Aaron Rodgers. With the NFL schedule released, Vick breaks down whether he thinks the tension between Rodgers and the Packers can be fixed.

I have no faith Green Bay can fix the situation with Aaron Rodgers — Michael Vick | NFL | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright decides who has a better path to SB LVI: Bucs or Chiefs? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

With the official NFL schedule released, Nick Wright explains why the Kansas City Chiefs have a clearer path to the Super Bowl than the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brandon Marshall: Brady VS Belichick in Week 4 will be a game of egos | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The NFL schedule has been released and it looks like Tom Brady will return to Foxboro in Week 4 to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against his former team, the New England Patriots. Brandon Marshall doesn’t believe this game will define the legacy of Bill Belichick or Tom Brady, but explains why this will be a game of egos.

Nick Wright: Anthony Davis was fantastic in Lakers’ OT win against Knicks | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers have won 2 straight games for the first time since March as they defeated the New York Knicks in overtime, 101-99. Anthony Davis struggled with groin tightness, but kept the Lakers’ head above water by playing what Nick Wright thinks is spectacular defense. Hear why Nick believes the Lakers should feel better about their playoff chances after their win against the Knicks.