Nick deems the Warriors are COOKED after going down 3-1 to LeBron & Lakers | What's Wright?

The Lakers took a 3-1 series lead last night over the Warriors after a late rally in the 4th quarter, led by Lonnie Walker IV. After the comeback win from the Lakers, Nick explains the Warriors will finally lose a series on the Western side of the bracket since being coached by Steve Kerr. Nick and Diorra analyze LeBron’s play in these playoffs and explain his ability to change roles is a big factor in the Lakers being up 3-1. Watch along as Nick hints at the collapse of the Warriors dynasty.

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Was Nikola Jokić's $25K fine for shoving Suns owner Mat Ishbia the right move? | What's Wright?4

Nikola Jokić was fined 25 thousand dollars and will not be suspended for his sideline interaction with the Suns owner Mat Ishbia in Game 4 of the Suns-Nuggets series. Nick breaks down the incident and explains it was a result of ‘playing stupid games and winning stupid prizes.’ Watch along as Nick justifies the NBA’s fine on Jokić.

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Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat take HUGE slice of Nick's latest NBA Title Pie | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright alongside Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes reveal the latest edition of NIck’s NBA Title Pie. Nick ranks the remaining eight teams odds to win the 2023 NBA Finals including Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors.

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Will Steph Curry, Warriors bounce back and win series vs. Lakers? | THE HERD

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly escaped the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in Game 4. LeBron James finished with 27 points, nine rebounds and six assists, while Steph Curry had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. The Lakers may be up 3-1 but will they finish the reigning champs off? Watch as Colin Cowherd explains why purple and gold fans should hold on and not declare victory already. He then reacts to Steph’s big night, along with why his teammates will bounce back and help win the series.

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Lonnie Walker IV proves clutch in Lakers Game 4 win vs. Warriors | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 series lead with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors last night. LeBron led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points but, it was Lonnie Walker who led the Lakers down the stretch scoring 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the final quarter.
Joining us now is Kenny ‘the jet’ Smith who has a brand new book that’s coming out today, Talk of Champions: ‘Stories of the People Who Made Me.’ Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe and Kenny Smith talk Lakers, Lonnie Walker and Golden State Warriors.

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LeBron, Lakers rally late to take Game 4 vs. Warriors (LAL leads series 3-1) | UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-1 series lead with a 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors last night. LeBron led the Lakers in scoring with 27 points but, it was Lonnie Walker IV who led the Lakers down the stretch scoring 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the final quarter. (*) Steph Curry had a 31-point triple-double and two looks at the end of the game to make a go-ahead basket but couldn’t connect with AD playing defense on him. Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react and recap Lakers Game 4 win vs. Warriors.

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Julius Randle after Knicks loss: 'Maybe they want it more'| THE CARTON SHOW

Craig Carton is DISGUSTED at Julius Randle and the New York Knicks after they lost Game 4 to the Miami Heat on Monday Night. Randle took to the press after the loss, and when asked why the Knicks couldn’t get it done, his response was ‘Maybe they want it more…’ Tim Hardaway Sr. joins Craig to commiserate the loss, and decide whether the Knicks have enough heart to fight their way out of this deficit.

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Lonnie Walker IV leads 4th quarter push, Lakers up 3-1 | THE CARTON SHOW

Lonnie Walker took center stage in the 4th quarter of Game 4, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors. It seems this series for the Lakers have featured a string of role-player characters stepping up, including Austin Reeves and D’Angelo Russell, and Game 4 Walker’s night as he propelled the Lakers to a 3-1 lead over the Warriors. Craig Carton praises Walker, as well as Anthony Davis, who’s urgency on defense frustrated Steph Curry and kept him from scoring key shots.

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Nikola Jokić fined $25K for GM 4 incident with Suns owner | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nikola Jokić scored 53 points but was seen making contact with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia after trying to snatch the ball from the big man, who was attempting to speed up the team’s offense. Ishbia tweeted that quote: ‘Suspending or fining anyone over last nights incident would not be right.’ Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss whether the Joker should be suspended or not.

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Lakers take Game 3 from Warriors behind LeBron's 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 8 Ast | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The Los Angeles Lakers destroyed the Golden State Warriors 127-97 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. LeBron James put up 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in the win. Nick Wright Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes debate if Lakers fans should be happy with LeBron’s performance in Game 3.

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Lakers take Game 3 in what Colin says feels like the Bubble Year | THE HERD

Colin Cowherd sticks by picking the Golden State Warriors to win their series against the Los Angeles Lakers, despite their Game 3 loss. In fact, Colin says this year has been a bit weird, much like the NBA Bubble, and Steph Curry is still finding his stride with a younger team, and they’re facing their opposites in LeBron James’ Lakers. Colin takes a look at the dynamics of this series and lays out why Anthony Davis holds the key to how all of this ends.

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Celtics lose Game 4 in botched buzzer-beater play | THE CARTON SHOW

Was it a mistake for the Boston Celtics not to call time out in their last possession in their OT loss to the Philadelphia 76ers? Craig Carton says so, and Tim Hardaway Sr joins him and Greg Jennings to talk about the low moments for the Celtics in Game 4. Watch as they try to make sense of Jayson Tatum kicking out what could have been a game-winning layup to Marcus Smart, who was too late to pull-up. Plus, they talk James Harden clutch 3-pointer to win the game, and what this means for the rest of the series.

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Expect Jokić to face suspension in Nuggets-Suns Game 5? | THE CARTON SHOW

Craig Carton is not a fan of the idea of Nikola Jokić facing fines or even suspension for pushing Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia on the sidelines during the Denver Nuggets’ Game 4. In fact, he and Tim Hardaway Sr. break down the incident, and decide where the fault truly lies in the scuffle. Plus, the Hardaway praises Jokić performance, and Craig explains why the Suns won’t pull ahead in this series unless both Devin Booker and Kevin Durant step up their shooting games.

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