Hour 1: Should LaMelo Ball Have Been Ejected?

First Take

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4.0 • 5.7K Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2026

⏱️ 46 minutes

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First Take begins with a thriller in Buzz City! LaMelo and the Hornets tripped up the Heat in an overtime Play-In victory. Should LaMelo have been ejected for his antics? (0:00) Then, what would the repercussionS be for the Knicks if they lose to the upstart Hawks? (25:00) Next, Liv Morgan on WrestleMania!!! (41:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:31.6	Points are down by three. White, turn around. Oh yeah. Overtime. Hero. Oh, top delivery.
0:38.3	This is unbelievable excitement.
0:40.3	It's followed the drive and fire.
0:42.0	Is it out?
0:43.2	What a way for the NBA to begin the postseason?
0:46.8	An overtime thriller in Charlotte.
0:49.2	And this one coming down to the wire.
0:51.7	The trophy.
0:52.7	And let's score.
0:54.8	Now the sun's down by two, three in for the lead.
0:58.9	Now, Reebate and Goodwin, not the way by Trent.
1:02.9	The Blazers are going to the playoffs.
1:10.8	Hello, everyone. Good morning and welcome to first take.
1:13.7	I'm Shay Cornett.
1:14.8	Steven A. Smith is with us and Brian Windhorst will join us in a minute as well.
1:19.2	Playing games happened last night.
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