Jayson Tatum receives letter-grade for Game 5 loss | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Despite a strong showing early in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum all but disappeared in the last quarter, allowing Andrew Wiggins and the Golden State Warriors to surge in the last half, winning the game and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Chris Broussard is forgiving of Tatum, and is reluctant to strip the star of his superstar status due to his less than optimal performance in his first NBA Finals, but Nick Wight says otherwise.

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Warriors prevail despite Steph Curry's ice-cold shooting | THE HERD

Despite Steph Curry snapping his streak of 233 consecutive games with a three-pointer and shooting 22.5 percent from behind the arc and Jayson Tatum’s 27 points, the Boston Celtics could not get the job done. Curry finished with just 16 points (0-9 from three) and eight assists but the Golden State Warriors still prevailed. Colin Cowherd analyzes Curry’s impact when the shot is not falling, then compares it to Tatum’s personal leadership concerns.

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How Andrew Wiggins' two-way play entered him in Finals MVP talks | THE HERD

Andrew Wiggins has emerged offensively for the Golden State Warriors and even slowed down Jayson Tatum on defense. Wiggins came into the season carrying the ‘bust’ level after leaving the Minnesota Timberwolves. Colin Cowherd analyzes Wiggins’ impact and explains why he will ‘get some MVP votes.’

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How Andrew Wiggins can slide into NBA Finals MVP conversation | UNDISPUTED

Steph Curry’s record all-time streak of 233 consecutive games with a made three came to an end last night when the guard went 0-9 from deep. Curry finished the game with 16 points and eight assists. According to FOX Bet Sportsbook, Chef Curry still remains the heavy Finals MVP favorite with the Golden State Warriors up 3-2. Skip Bayless breaks down how Andrew Wiggins can challenge Steph’s case for NBA Finals MVP.

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Draymond Green redeemed with Warriors' Game 5 win? I FIRST THINGS FIRST

In this Fast Break segment, the First Things First crew discuss Draymond Green, who needed to step up after getting benched in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Nick Wright and Chris Broussard decide if Green’s 8-points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the Golden State Warriors’ 104-94 Game 5 win over the Boston Celtics was enough to redeem him

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Jayson Tatum receives letter-grade for Game 5 loss I FIRST THINGS FIRST

Despite a strong showing early in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum all but disappeared in the last quarter, allowing Andrew Wiggins and the Golden State Warriors to surge in the last half, winning the game and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. Chris Broussard is forgiving of Tatum, and is reluctant to strip the star of his superstar status due to his less than optimal performance in his first NBA Finals, but Nick Wight says otherwise.

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Steph has rare off night, Wiggins steps up In Gm 5 win I FIRST THINGS FIRST

In total contrast to his performance in Game 4, Stephen Curry couldn’t buy a 3-pointer in the Golden State Warriors’ Monday night matchup against the Boston Celtics. For the first time since 2018, the Warriors’ star failed to sink a single shot from outside the line, going 0-9 by the end of the game. Despite his off night, the Warriors’ supporting cast was able to step-up and carry Curry for a change, with impactful performances from Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole. Chris Broussard shares his biggest takeaways from Game 5, and what this means for Steph’s Finals MVP case.

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New Jersey Generals at the top of RJ's USFL Power Rankings heading into Week 10 | Number One Ranked Show

RJ Young is back to break down his USFL Power Rankings after Week 9. The New Jersey Generals sit at the top of RJ’s list following the Houston Gamblers’ upset win over the Birmingham Stallions, in addition to other significant movement across the board after a great weekend of games in the USFL.

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Gamblers LB Donald Payne explains what he learned from playing in the NFL I Number One Ranked Show

Fox Sports’ RJ Young is joined by Houston Gamblers LB Donald Payne. Payne shares what it was like being the first player from Stetson University to make it to the NFL, and explains why he never transferred in college. Then, Payne breaks down how he’s become one of the best tacklers in the USFL and discusses why he wanted the opportunity to play in the league.

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