Knicks defeat Sixers in Game 4, Embiid upset & LeBron, Lakers avoid sweep | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes react to the latest news in the NBA including the New York Knicks win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The cast also react to the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 and LeBron James’ postgame comments.
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[@carlforpresidentanthony4574]

JOEL EMBID IS PATRICK EWING! SAME RESULTS!!

[@xaviernursing8499]

X z2

[@battletested2934]

😂😂😂 F U Wildes, if you had wings would they get tired.

[@evanbatsford6436]

Wildes please hang a banner saying “lead for 75% of the series”

[@user-hg2bl5yh3x]

🤣

[@jchristie3]

“If I had wings and I could fly, would my wings get tired?” I am CRYING 🤣

[@iagreewithtruth400]

Nick was destroying Wildes in this segment. He had Broussard rolling😂

[@JohnnytNatural]

Obviously Denver has the huge advantage but even in poker you can lose with AA against someone with an off suits small hand, it's not impossible people

[@timesize]

Let me contemplate 🤔

[@wesleywinfield686]

​@@iagreewithtruth400 you just gonna copy paste this comment on everything? Chill

[@iagreewithtruth400]

@@wesleywinfield686 just having fun lol. It was funny to me. Calm tf down.

[@jonahlewis5568]

“Playing on one leg and half a face” is crazy😂

[@peewee0224]

Didn’t catch that until now lmao 🤣

[@iagreewithtruth400]

Embid smoking that Katy Perry pack.

[@Galvatron83]

@@iagreewithtruth400 🤦🏾‍♂️😆

[@Zeuwamakanuwadiegwu]

😂

[@colins3688]

Playing dirty like a one leged pirate crazier

[@dpackerman4203]

Nick: You’re so mad! Wildes: I’m not mad, I’m just correct 😂

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kdubs928]

Wildes cries like a child

[@dadillonful]

Na he’s mad FR

[@williamferguson8543]

They did tell Wildes to let the tiger out.

[@NoooTheWall32]

If you say why are you so mad, you’ve lost the argument😂😂 love Nick but cmon

[@joaquintuason5695]

"No one's ever seen a unicorn" "I dunno, I've seen a lot of horses and I've seen a lot of goats. I can see those things happening." 😂😂😂

[@naklovesjesus3204]

😂😂 Sooooo funny

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

Hilarious

[@joofmagoof2841]

probably one of the best quotes in a long time

[@JESS-CH]

😂

[@JCJunior12]

That was so ridiculous I burst out laughing fr

[@brysontaylor1223]

Wildes getting mad at Nick for gaslighting him is honestly long overdue

[@blakederby3932]

So true

[@lnelson187]

Best ending to a segment "I've been very careful not to say the Lakers are winning the series" 🤣

[@georgeparker8198]

Bruh I died laughing 😂😂😂😂

[@Mleg87]

“This is my correct voice” is wildes gold. I’m using that the first time I get the chance to😂😂😂

[@anthonychilds8193]

the first time? I'm using it every time. Jeez, I might even practice in the mirror. Pure gold.

[@robertadams305]

Wildes taking out the garbage.

[@acandela1294]

I'm using that on my kids for sure xD

[@tkk.24]

Wildes letting the tiger out and I love it 🐅😂

[@iagreewithtruth400]

Nick destroyed Wildes in this Segment. He even had Broussard rolling 😂

[@kangaroocourt9507]

Still love wildes but he let's the tiger out every other day. I prefer sweet wildes.

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

I give this comment a 5 out of 10. Pretty boring honestly

[@brittany51696]

me too. I don't like angry Wildes. it makes me uncomfortable

[@kangaroocourt9507]

@@brittany51696 he's too powerful

[@dopamine7109]

“IM NOT YELLING THIS IS MY CORRECT VOICE” I’m crying 😂

[@iagreewithtruth400]

Nick “You’re getting so mad buddy!” 😂😂

[@wizkid3295]

Lakers gonna win this series. Nick bout to laugh at y'all

[@sdski223]

@@wizkid3295can’t wait🫡

[@vincegonzalez6804]

@@wizkid3295😂😂😂😂 I’m laughing at you

[@wizkid3295]

@@vincegonzalez6804 Will see who is laughing at who after tonights game

[@txivneebswafflesandshroom]

@@wizkid3295I really can’t believe how dumb lakers fans are lol like they need to do a study

[@cody2856]

Embiid doesn't deserve the love with how dirty he's been these last couple games.

[@bourgoziejones6108]

Or because of the simple fact that he's a NOTORIOUS playoff dropper

[@penkima4923]

Embiid has been less dirty in the series than he normally is.

[@metalhead2536]

​@@penkima4923Game 3 or whatever had an all time dirty performance from Joel though

[@Scotty56389]

Wildes is entering a new character arc and I'm here for it

[@kristonanderson7399]

Wilds bein' a SUPERSTAR. Man I love when he goes at Nick.

[@jessebourbeau1616]

He got cooked

[@johnmorgan9762]

Wilds carrying

[@jessebourbeau1616]

@@johnmorgan9762 he got cooked sadly

[@rafaelisslaam1894]

@@jessebourbeau1616 not really, Nick is biased for lakers.

[@jessebourbeau1616]

@@rafaelisslaam1894 nick still cleared easily low difficulty

[@vabrova]

12:24 Nick: "Go ahead Wildes" 12:34 Nick: (time for me to interrupt for a minute straight while telling Wildes he's getting so mad)

[@mesesancatandre12]

The unicorn argument was amazing 😂😂😂

[@ShroomDoggyDogg]

I love when Nick throws out a condescending “buddy” 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnmorgan9762]

Lmao that’s how you know he’s heated

[@colin24447]

Kevin Wildes is my spirit animal

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

I love parentheses

[@KreepKid]

You stole this line bro

[@jasondavis2733]

I loved Wildes this segment

[@AP-sr2lr]

Never seen him this heated before

[@victorfletcher4188]

Because Nick makes annoying takes

[@iagreewithtruth400]

Nick destroyed Wildes in this segment. He had Broussard rolling 😂

[@phresh1388]

@@victorfletcher4188his take wasn’t annoying tho😂. Wildes was the one that conflated arguments. Nick never said anything bout LA winning the series. He simply asked was it inconceivable for the Lakers to win TONIGHT, then he backed his take with facts. Wildes was stuck on LA coming back from 3-0😂

[@sergiorenatoreyes6967]

@@phresh1388 the Lakers can't win in Denver. They haven't won in Denver for the last 12 games. The last 2 games they lost as well. I'm seeing a blowout by the Nuggets

[@Jamthecoolerator]

This is one of the best (and funniest) arguments they've ever had. 😂😂

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

You could have just pressed the like 😡

[@CormanoPoncho]

The “percentage of time leading” is the ULTIMATE Lebron consolation stat lmfao 😂

[@timmcgrath8030]

Was about the Lakers brother, you're the one who can't stop thinking about Lebron

[@penkima4923]

@@timmcgrath8030 It wasn't about the Lakers.

[@terrycools6731]

​@@penkima4923 yes it was

[@penkima4923]

@@terrycools6731 Nick doesn't care about the Lakers, he cares about LeBron. And LeBron doesn't care about the Lakers. Nobody cares about the Lakers.

[@cfl4286]

@@penkima4923Thats probably the most accurate NBA take I’ve heard.

[@DRGOAT999]

"This morning it was 96.5" 😂😂😂

[@Monica72215]

Kevin Wildes is just 24 hrs away, I mean 24 hrs away from punching 🤡Nick Wright in face on live tv tmrw after lakers win today 🤣🤭.

[@Boomi_Dog]

Lakers aren’t winning

[@TheGoatLocker]

Wilde's is the perfect example of how obnoxious nuggets "fans" are. The biggest group of crying bandwagoners I've ever seen.

[@Liltragics]

Keep to OF and leave bb to really fans with actual knowledge

[@RogerioSilva-bq7he]

​@@Liltragics you are mad at a bot

[@iagreewithtruth400]

@@TheGoatLocker Nick destroyed Wildes in that segment. He had Broussard rolling lol 😂

[@corysgood881]

This is the best sports show by far lol

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

Undisputed is obviously way better. Not even up for debate. Tf

[@Earl_TheSquirrel]

@@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi troll.

[@ash2crimson968]

​@@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi Get outta here Skip lol.

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

@@ash2crimson968 Lmfao 😡

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

@@Earl_TheSquirrel you just called yourself a fish stankin in the hot sun (to troll is to fish)(change squirrel to crappie)

[@user-vl8sq8rp9g]

“Playing w half a face” is diabolical 😭😭

[@jeremiahlooney6397]

Now blowing that 20 point lead really hurts. Could be 2-2.

[@willandizzle]

Simultaneously showing why the lakers are still in it and why the nuggets are winning. Outplaying the nugs for huge stretches, and Denver being able to just score at will

[@wisdomelue]

coulda woulda shoulda

[@FactsNoBias]

If the Confederate states "COULD" of won the Civil War, the United States would be two separate countries. Shoulda, coulda, woulda Lol

[@leroyrodgers6089]

True. The Nuggets are actually due for a good shooting night.

[@RootTheCoop87]

@@FactsNoBias Luckily the Confederate army wasn't able to comeback from a 3-0 lead.

[@TooKlutchTV]

Easily the best trio we didnt know we needed. I love this show

[@jjg9624]

Wildes ate Nick alive here

[@querrythis]

Make no excuses for Embiid. An MVP who mysteriously gets sick every playoff.

[@remymorgan9630]

Jalen getting 85 points and 20 assist in consecutive playoff games, making NBA history, while also breaking the Knick's playoff scoring high is borderline ridiculous. 😮😮😮😮😮!!!!

[@brysontaylor1223]

Broussard says Joel Embiid like Joe L. M. Bead.

[@samuelbempong3682]

No frrrr 😂😂

[@johnmorgan9762]

And precious acuña

[@jessechapa5400]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@jessechapa5400]

​@@johnmorgan9762lmfao

[@jdankerdake]

Joe L. M. Bead. My favorite law firm.

[@christhecommentator3411]

Update: Gentleman’s sweep 🧹 😂

[@MVSS1VE]

The lakers winning tonight would lead to one of the best performances on this show we need that lmao

[@freymar6866]

we do

[@DammitBobby]

​@@freymar6866psych

[@christianbernabe4817]

On the way to cancun now.

[@zatzu9618]

Well about that.....

[@randygram9310]

Fakers have lost 12 out of 13 .... people still pushing them are crazy as bed bugs.

[@MrShymon3y]

2:50 Wildes with the Broussard post up animation is crazy 😂

[@ethanabraham6830]

lol i didn’t see that the first time. Good catch

[@YunGSwaGG314]

Wildes was really annoyed this whole segment LMFAO

[@Mahoota11]

Lmao Wildes letting the tiger out is really the best thing ever 😂

[@dontfollow2]

Nick! Choke on that L! Jordan da GOAT!

[@josuereynoso464]

The only sports show I actively seek out.

[@sirr_will]

Nick really knows how to get to Wildes 😂

[@weltonspratley4367]

And vice-versa

[@johnmorgan9762]

And they both tag team Chris lmao

[@spartamykonos]

When Wright is in love with a player, in this case, Embiid, he will make every excuse in the book. Broussard was right on the money with his analysis.

[@StephanLamar81]

Embiid already got Patrick Ewing knees

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

9 out of 10 comment for the comparison. Great job SL81

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

My dude said he was gonna play another 8 years!

[@brodygaynor2672]

Ewing logged tons of minutes. For real. The seasons he missed to start his career and all the injuries. He doesn’t even have that many miles

[@wilsonjoshwilson]

Need the Lakers to win this series so Wildes and Bru spontaneously combust😂

[@Grievous_]

Why so the Twolves can sweep them then Wildes and Brou can make fun of Nick, but seriously tho, does anyone ACTUALLY think the Lakers are gonna win 4 in a row 😂😂

[@Boomi_Dog]

Not happening

[@b84__]

Along with all the fangirls in the comments too lmao

[@Mo-ei7ig]

@@Grievous_lakers definitely wouldn’t go out sad like the buns

[@austinclark3809]

Nick would become unbearable

[@calebford6318]

Wildes is all of us who are frustrated with Nicks Lebron bias

[@artman-hf4tx]

Jamal Murray once again

[@TooKlutchTV]

The one liners on this video are nuts 😂

[@NyRaised-]

This might be the year for my Knicks🥲💙🧡Brunson is a Superstar best PG in the NBA an he took this Team to the Next Level without another star pay attention JB doing Way More with less True Superstar😤🗽💙🧡

[@donnierayinion8527]

Night night lakers😢😢😢

[@illest5768]

That unicorn analogy killed his goofy take😂

[@natethompson2067]

Haha Nick lives and dies with hypotheticals

[@obamasbrother_8977]

He really does create the best hypothetical situation to support whatever his position is😂

[@MaximusR93]

Dude needs to lay off whatever upper he takes, I’m thinking adderall or vivance

[@CJStew06]

The great part is when the hypotheticals don't happen, no one remembers and he doesn't have to address it

[@MacJokerDZ]

Lakers please win tonight I need to see Wildes' reaction tomorrow

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

9 out of 10 comment. I like how invested you are.

[@RootTheCoop87]

I only want the Lakers to win this game just to see a part 2 to this show tomorrow🤣🤣, then they can go ahead and lose game 6.

[@joebidens_touchyhands9477]

Good LUCK 😂😂😂 Denver in 5 Get ready for your altitude excuses.

[@DammitBobby]

You bum ​@@RootTheCoop87

[@mattohayre730]

Update: the lakers lost. Good day

[@alexanderrivera9705]

Angry Wilds ls literally the best Wilds 😂😂😂

[@cozmiiic3107]

The camera man getting the look on Wildes and Brews faces whenever Nick says something dumb is priceless lol. The camera crew understood the assignment

[@jamarimcbride9325]

Embiid can’t sit down one second lol

[@MeBihhhh]

Find whatever excuse you need. He’s bad

[@Dryltd]

Well he was injured when he had a great bench for those seasons. Embiid should just continue trusting the process.

[@Alpha.T.Fitness]

He's a bum and these r excuses

[@rquirozsoto]

Nick is elite in arguing, even when he is wrong. He literally drove Wildes crazy.

[@elmehdinafia1237]

Watching this after game 5 feels good 😂

[@Sonnel_James]

1:29 "Precious Acuna" is what stands out to me 😂

[@jerraddennis2225]

Wildes BAKED Nick is this segment 😂😂

[@TheTrevorCotton]

Nick and Wildes is now my new favourite thing cause we all know they are actually friends It’s like arguing with a buddy in a bar it’s hilarious

[@penkima4923]

How do you know they are actually friends?

[@MmaMadman85]

Those shooting stats of Embiid from the 4th shows that A: He is getting tired in the first the quarters really quickly and B: He sucks in crunch time in the playoffs. He always has had issues in the playoffs, especially when things are getting tight, these numbers just prove it even further.

[@basedboi3956]

Wildes was COOKING this episode

[@helgemorty8232]

Wildes is going to be insufferable today and I’m all for it 😂

[@Reen579]

This show is perfect lmao. Let that tiger out, Wildes!

[@Howcaneyelose]

Wildes has been cooking Nick lately

[@juniorokafor2384]

funniest episode ever, Wildes and Nick should go at each other more often

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

You could have just pressed the motherfcking like!!! 😡😡😡😡

[@peetcooper9819]

These guys have the most fun chemistry ever!😄

[@MrCeichenauer]

That was literally the best show in the history of First Things First. Go Wildes! 😂 I'm dead.

[@KingInTraining]

Keep that energy Nick Jamal Murray game winner 🧬

[@user-ke6ck6jp3e]

I guess Jamal was playing 😜

[@rogienelson6003]

With or without Murray I think Denver wins tonight, Lakers can’t close in Denver !

[@d.columbia9603]

Murry is having a rough series. Dude is clutch for sure but the lakers may not be leading in every game if Murry isn't shooting so poorly

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

9 out of 10 comment for outstanding accomplishment in consideration. Great job RN6003!

[@randygram9310]

Fortunately Jamal was able to play -- and played great.

[@17arando]

Wildes face at the end when Nick admits what hes doing is the funniest thing ive seen in ages 😂

[@DRGOAT999]

"This is an insane graphic you have up here" 😭

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

You literally just quoted the show and then inserted a yellow face. I don’t get you. What’s it like to be mindless?

[@5abiXtasy]

I love the chemistry of these 3 UNICORNS. You can tell it goes beyond the set and its not just for 'television'. I hope they continue to thrive and entertain us on and off the set for decades.

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

Obviously the most politically correct KZbin statement of all time. What are you trying to be a congressman in 30 years and trying to play it safe?! 😡

[@5abiXtasy]

@@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi Hey, I appreciate the feedback but no comment at this time. Thank you!

[@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi]

@@5abiXtasy omfg 😡

[@5abiXtasy]

@@LikeLikeLikeLikeLi God bless you! 🤝🇺🇸

[@miamimercenary9623]

“This is my correct voice“ made me laugh way harder than it should’ve😂

[@grahamsalter7115]

You know whats crazy? Brunson drives to the basket more than Embiid while being A WHOLE FOOT SHORTER!

[@scruffd0g193]

Nuggets gotta end it tonight just to have Nick Bring up these moral Lakers victories.

[@blazinpyromaniac]

This series shows Embiid is the biggest baby in the NBA

[@jamarimcbride9325]

This series shows they have no options outside of maxey and embiid

[@chrishaswell4405]

​@jamarimcbride9325 the Knicks hardly have a super team.. and they are missing there 2nd best player

[@trvspvrk]

next to KD

[@RD-zx6py]

Makes sense that he joined Team USA then.

[@phillipsouthard8285]

You haven't been watching the Mavs series then. Luka complaining on every single shot he takes and every shot he fouls on.

[@DanielPerez-nk3jb]

I love Wiles pushing back on nicks ridiculous takes on the Lakers

[@debkunkel5840]

Nick saying Wildes was getting angry is rich- as Nick yells.

[@Frostshokula]

“Embiid is the only reason this is a series” Maxey averaging 29/5/7: 😑

[@craigsadler4890]

i hope they bring out the "leading" stats next time there's a close buffalo-kansas city game and Nick acts like the chiefs dominate

[@enioaguirre404]

Wilds saved this episode 😅

[@baydawg]

Embiid’s lowlight reel of dirty plays makes Draymond look tame. Embarrassing himself out there with the BS.

[@iamthejolson]

The Boston/Miami comparison is bad because that was the 8 seed up 3-0 over the 2 seed, not the 2 seed up 3-0 over the 7 seed. So yes doubting Miami made sense, doubting Denver does not lol

[@CardsNHorns04]

Exactly!

[@bennwardhaugh3013]

Well that's a far better comeback than whatever rant Wildes gave.

[@brandongutierrez6346]

Wildes is BEGGING for this series to end so he doesn't have to hear about the Lakers anymore 🤣 If Lakers win tonight, I'm not sure how much more of Nick he can handle lmao

[@MrMytube60]

Knicks do not stop from the opening tip till the final buzzer!

[@dadillonful]

Wildes in his feelings for real

[@jwhit777]

How does anyone take Nick seriously?

[@michaellloyd7420]

That was an all time segment. Well done gentlemen - amazing show

[@blakederby3932]

Wildes is so right. The worst type of person is someone who discredits your arguments, only to use the same exact logic to argue something back at you.

[@BabylonGateLA]

Hey Kevin “Bill Simmons” Wilde, try to hide your Boston homerism a bit better buddy 😂😂😂 LETS GO LAKERS 💛💜

[@kelvinarauz8132]

Nick needs to apologize to wilde for his classic 3 take. Embarrassingly wrong and heck let's make this a 4 take. A classic 4 is when Nick is so wrong but he keeps digging himself in the comically wrong take. Your analysis of the lakers has been extremely off putting, especially since it is not consistent with how you would analyze other teams. Gonna need a new nickname Mr inconsistent

[@bigcohiba298]

I love how he finds himself in a hole in an argument and keeps digging. Absolutely love it

[@marcusaurelius5149]

11:23 - Wildes' face after Brou's prediction 😂

[@johnmorgan9762]

Nick getting wildes completely out of character is pure tv gold

[@nungus145]

Can we agree to hold Nick accountable of the SILLY things he's said about this Lakers series EVEN NOW when they lose tonight?

[@chrishaswell4405]

It's been a good series IMO game 2 was the swing game instead of 2-2 it's 3-1 (which obv happens in modern NBA) the clippers just blew a 30 point lead but managed to luckily close it out which again is the difference between 3-1 and 2-2 the margins are so small between those 4 teams 1 mistake 1 missed box out 1 missed call can cost the series . I wouldn't say Lakers have been completely outplayed by the Nuggets and most consider the Nuggets and Joker as the best team and player in the league and the Lakers have definitely held there own

[@just.bricky7259]

I don’t understand why people can’t just admit the fact that the lakers have played them good for a good half. Trying to act like saying the lakers have a chance by playing 48 minutes instead of just one half is so crazy is wild to me

[@BlackedOutDreams]

@@just.bricky7259it is crazy

[@AG30]

@@chrishaswell4405held they own when the nuggets have yet to play an great game this series from offensive end. They haven’t had an single game of Jamal playing to the level he did last wcf if that happens this series ends quickly

[@drk.i.a.2969]

Nick is most saine reporter todate his takes are spot on..your not a nba fan...just goes with the flow of false narratives..go to yaw boy Stephen A.

[@randygibsongolf4618]

hahaha The ending is terrific and the smile from Nick was great. Best sports show going.

[@itzsanchez93]

13:57 that “omg” after seeing that graphic chart being pulled up 😂😂

[@spiffyjake]

Who’s here after the lakers lose

[@tealsquare]

Precious Acuna 👀

[@brawleysiouxadams]

Having more fun watching this than the actual games.