Skip Bayless: If I’m Doc Rivers, I’m riding with Ben Simmons; pulling him out is public shame I UNDISPUTED

The Washington Wizards got their first win in their series against the Philadelphia 76ers last night to force a Game 5. Down the stretch, Washington resorted to sending Ben Simmons to the free throw line, where he went 4-for-8 in the final three minutes. After the game, Doc Rivers defended his decision to leave Simmons in the game, saying quote ‘he still does other things. We’re just going to keep playing..we’ll keep him on the floor.’ Skip Bayless breaks down why Doc made the correct decision to leave Simmons in at the end of Game 4 despite his free throw shooting woes.

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Shannon Sharpe on the importance of LeBron’s role in Game 5 vs. Suns as Anthony Davis is unlikely to play | UNDISPUTED

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves tied with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece heading into Game five tonight. Anthony Davis is unlikely to play in the game, according to reports, after suffering a groin strain. FOX Bet Sportsbook has the Suns as 5-point favorites. Hear what Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe have to say about the importance of LeBron’s role in Game 5.

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Greg Jennings: I don’t see Aaron Rodgers leaving Green Bay to host Jeopardy | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Sportswriter Peter King says he won’t be shocked if MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes a year off from the Green Bay Packers to ” to become the host of Jeopardy. Greg Jennings joins the show to share his reaction to Peter King ‘s comments, and explain why all the Packers really need to do is hold out and refuse to trade Aaron Rodgers in order to come out on top here.

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Chris Broussard: LeBron needs to become ‘The System’ for Lakers to have a shot against Suns | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Chris Broussard joins First Things First to weigh the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff chances now that Anthony Davis is projected to be out in Game 5 due to a groin injury. Broussard lays out what he thinks LeBron James will have to do to carry his team to a series win against Chris Paul and Devin Booker.

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