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First Take

Hour 2: Dallas' Destiny

First Take

ESPN Radio

Sports

4.05.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2024

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Austin Rivers debate if the Celtics are still the clear favorites to win the NBA Finals. Plus, the crew weighs in on whether or not the Mavericks have enough to win a title. It's Wednesday so you know what that means: Mad Dog tells us what's bothering him this week. We debate if the Knicks are title contenders with their current roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

While you're listening to this podcast, I'm causing mischief.

0:05.0

Like creeping past sleepy granddad to sneak a pot of Petty Faloo from the fridge.

0:12.0

Because Petty Fal Lou fuels the mischief.

0:15.0

Boom!

0:16.0

Mom says that Petty for Lou is made with calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones. She knows best, most of the time.

0:27.0

Fueling mischief with petty flu.

0:30.0

We're talking playoffs. The Celtics escape with a victory over the

0:34.7

Pacers in game one. Jason Taines scored 36 including 10 in O.T.

0:38.0

After Jaylon Brown's time three-pointer with six seconds remaining in regulation

0:42.0

Boston rallied for a 133 128 win over the

0:45.8

pacer's in the East Senate.

0:48.3

Kirk after the game posted, I'm not saying that they won't, but I't know how the Pacers regroup from this one.

0:55.5

They gave this game away.

0:59.3

Yeah, that was a critical loss.

1:02.3

Okay, I'll start with you, Austin.

1:04.0

Do you feel like the Celtics are the clear cut favorites

1:07.0

to win the title after seeing game one?

1:10.0

Well, no, not after seeing that game.

1:12.0

If you asked me this question last night, I probably would have said yes, but it just seems this team continues to be inconsistent.

1:17.0

Just in terms of our effort and in terms of their stamp on the NBA, like we've always wanted like I wanted last night to be a

1:23.6

statement game. Indiana is coming off of a hard fought battle with New York that

1:28.1

went seven games. Boston's sitting there waiting. People like oh they're rusty.

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