Hour 1: More Impressed by LeBron or Disappointed in KD?

First Take

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🗓️ 22 April 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

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First Take begins with Rockets/Lakers game 2! LA laid the smackdown once again to send this series back to Houston with the Rockets in must-win territory. The King displayed unimpeachable savvy and athleticism, while KD portrayed bashfulness and perhaps a tinge of rust! Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. grade their performances. (0:00) Then, who needs to hit on their first round draft picks more: Giants or Cowboys? (26:00) Next, will the Mets ever win again? (40:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:24.6	Kevin Durant, LeBron James in the postseason.
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