Lakers clinch 7th seed with win vs. T-Wolves; Wildes defends his tweets | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the Los Angeles Lakers win vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers initially took a three-point lead with just over a second left on a LeBron James assisted Dennis Schroder three-pointer. The ensuing possession Anthony Davis fouled Mike Conley on a three and he’d go on to make all three attempts to force overtime. LeBron and the Lakers would go on to win it in overtime 108-102. Lakers will matchup with Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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Lakers clinch 7th seed with win vs. T-Wolves; Wildes defends his tweets | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
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[@chrisgeorge84]

Every time nick brings up Kobe it’s to say something negative. It’s never just a compliment to Kobe or his game. He’s always criticizing him when he talks about him. Why?

[@chrisgeorge84]

Didnt Kobe passed the ball to Artest to win a championship? Hater.

[@renardelliott4835]

Tell wildes to NEVER CHANGE 😂

[@renardelliott4835]

@@chrisgeorge84 it’s obvious… he’s a Lebron fan. I’m a Kobe fan I just started likening lebron I’ve always respected his greatness tho. He can’t find himself to do that to much😅

[@rael6974]

One of Lebron’s best skill sets is his passing ability but dummies who can’t play the game or don’t understand game criticizes him for not using one of his talents. Ok folks

[@bennettgibson3738]

I am trying to support this channel over Hoàng Bi, but it's hard when they always have the clips up over an hour before you guys.

[@christopherwilliams2351]

Lmao and they have more clips too

[@k_hack9441]

Dude right lol?

[@jackrosado746]

Fax and he shows the video they show in the show too, kinda sucks the actual channel can't do that.

[@king-crane4956]

@@jackrosado746 its super weird when they dont show the video in video portions when they play the film. makes no sense.

[@52baldingindianjanitor72]

Hoang Bi is the reposting GOAT

[@Bee_Raw]

Wildes- “Segment didn’t end too well for you, back to the drawing board Nick”😂😂

[@jonathanjacobs7063]

Wildes makes this show really go 😂😂

[@reasedogable]

I hate him

[@diamondlife9657]

Facts, he doesn't do anything crazy, but his lil adlibs and well timed smartass comments, fits perfectly between Nick & Brou.. this is becoming one of my favorite sports shows 💯

[@dontnonowuno9953]

​@@diamondlife9657 the ONLY sports show.Cowherd made a nice comeback once Joy left,but these guys are the best by far

[@alant9517]

I wish I could like this way more. He really does. He is great

[@Mr.ThereItGo]

rlly? i think the dude is cringe

[@thugsndrugs28]

These guys are up there with the inside the NBA level of chemistry. It's really great

[@flashashwatts]

A new twist on home court advantage had me dead 😂

[@meciabailey3721]

I had to go follow wildes after this segment 😂😂😂😂😂 wildes please continue with those tweets 😂 clutch sports 😂😂😂

[@jg7102]

@Brandon Meadors @douchebagbostonfan

[@alexwilliams6613]

Cap

[@dhruv20032rcs]

What's the time stamp on clutch sports

[@medmuse_]

@@dhruv20032rcs 13:19

[@jakkeday1]

​@@jg7102 Don't hate, congratulate!!!

[@Davo2times]

open field tackle was hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@theforceacademy2565]

A+ level comedy 😂

[@MRSOLO2ify]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@FGOC]

'This segment didn't work out well for you ' - The Great Wildes

[@justsomedude2636]

This trio is truly great

[@timland9855]

💯

[@lucahorvat]

This is by far the best TV Sports Show ever. 3 Legends at their absolute peak, complementing each other in ways we never saw nor ever see again. 😀

[@DrivenA111]

The White one is a legend? I don’t even know his name. A lot of people probably don’t.

[@lucahorvat]

@@DrivenA111 wildes? Or Nick wright?

[@DrivenA111]

@@lucahorvat Well I didn’t think Nick was considered White, lol. Polish/Jewish apparently

[@MarvSimons]

What about Kobe’s pass to MWP in game 7 against Boston? Or what about his pass to D Fish in overtime or game 4 against Orlando lol?

[@YungLanxx]

Those don’t count because he’s not Lebron James 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kundai9210]

Wildes KILLS ME! lmao 😂

[@lucahorvat]

This is by far the best TV Sports Show ever. 3 Legends at their absolute peak, complementing each other win ways we never saw nor ever see again. 😀

[@kostaVHjovanovic]

I cant belive wild wildes thoughts worked They are killing it

[@spider8711]

Nick is spot on about rest being a huge factor in Lakers' potential playoff success. If they had lost yesterday and had to play on Friday and then Denver on Sunday (assuming they won Friday), they would be toast

[@savagelifeent4029]

All facts

[@Akadehmix]

They’re toast regardless

[@brandonrawlsmusic]

Theyre already toast. Laker hype is pathetic

[@SamUHells]

They’ve been toast. No one worried. Memphis will in in 5, maybe 6.

[@savagelifeent4029]

@@SamUHells Memphis beat them 1 time out of 3 games this season . And when Memphis won it was a close game . I watched all 3 games . Memphis will be out in 5 nothing pass 6

[@mrpatel100]

Wild Wildes’ Thoughts needs to be a thing weekly

[@nicbell8090]

Imagine during flop patriots weekends haha

[@GappyHilmore18]

Surprised that Nick didn't say that he is even more confident in the Lakers after last night's subpar performance against a compromised Wolves team

[@mikesingh6099]

😂😂😂 bro seriously

[@SirPerfectful]

“Compromised” Wolves play better without Gobert by a lot, especially against the Lakers. They got hot hands after good defense, then Lakers started making shots. Coming back from 15 down in the 3rd is no easy feat for any of the teams. You don’t know ball bruh

[@spidersense589]

A win is a win, y'all act as if Rudy Gobert turned into Micheal Jordan all of a sudden, the wolves are not some lottery team, they are a play-in team just like the Lakers, so I'm gonna give them credit for actually winning and not criticize them for having to go into overtime to do it

[@spidersense589]

A win is a win, y'all act as if Rudy Gobert turned into Micheal Jordan all of a sudden, the wolves are not some lottery team, they are a play-in team just like the Lakers, so I'm gonna give them credit for actually winning and not criticize them for having to go into overtime to do it

[@spidersense589]

A win is a win, y'all act as if Rudy Gobert turned into Micheal Jordan all of a sudden, the wolves are not some lottery team, they are a play-in team just like the Lakers, so I'm gonna give them credit for actually winning and not criticize them for having to go into overtime to do it

[@briangormley1972]

Best part of Wild Wildes' Tweets the music and Wildes knows how to deliver commentary in sync.

[@mikemalitao]

They saying that the Timberwolves were just unlucky they didn't make shots. But the reason they are not shooting well was Lakers suffocating defense.

[@CLU_GODSON]

A win is a win whether you win by an inch or a mile - Dominic Torreto

[@deebo8722]

Lol

[@ragingtomato04]

who?

[@DrivenA111]

Lol. “A win is a win” is nonsense when evaluating my Lakers’s chances in the postseason. Delusional nonsense. Furthermore, that quote is about racing, not necessarily about the outlook for the future.

[@murphybegood]

I love Wildes!! Hero of a man

[@bansheeofinisheerin]

Pause

[@tysonyett6567]

Wildes is absolutely hilarious

[@robw2379]

So.... The Lakers had home court and were playing against a team that was short-handed. Then they needed OT to get the win.... and there are multiple reasons for Lakers fans to feel good??!? Nick is really working it today.

[@dontnonowuno9953]

A win is a win...great team defense is HALF the game.

[@DrivenA111]

@@dontnonowuno9953 Lol. “A win is a win” is nonsense when evaluating my Lakers’s chances in the postseason. Delusional nonsense.

[@mylestonah_kruezeeznk8214]

7 seed with how tha season started, jus half tha battle, now tha real season start, but if it wasn’t for tha last play they win in regulation, so yea a win is a win , that they needed to make tha playoffs, they have a good chance of winning a championship, everybody 0-0 now

[@criticalrush7419]

When brew raised wildes arm I lost it 😂

[@matiasriquelmecortes1815]

This show needs to be 3hrs long I’ll be watching gladly every day 🤣🤣🙏🏻

[@heavytrappin213]

I love this last segment but I think Wildes’ Wild Thoughts comes out smoother. You guys are awesome! Keep doing what you are all doing! Sincerely, Not Dawn/Don but still a fan🤣

[@fcc950]

A Rod just watching Denis and Lebron been cracking me up all day

[@jediestrellado5996]

Brou sounded like Rob Parker there! 😂 😂

[@pineappledad]

Wildes Wild Tweets is an amazing new segment!

[@jamesmay9955]

My favorite show, Love you guys..

[@slimeslime5749]

Underrating LeBron defense during the game. Bron was killing it defensively.

[@NwoFresh]

Bruh stop

[@NESGTorro]

Factssss

[@johnnylinares9554]

Um no defense was off no one was playing real defense until the 4th quarter .

[@coppersmurf1496]

What. Im a Laker fan saying this. He gave up 10 point in the 1st quarter alone... Run it back👀

[@nerdbamarich2063]

​@@NwoFresh lol exactly

[@SweetNJuicymusic]

love the new Wildes segment with Brou as arbiter

[@coachartieallen1121]

It’s funny how Nick doesn’t remember Kobe’s lob to Shaq in semi-finals vs Portland. Or his pass to Artest to win NBA finals vs Boston. Or the numerous Derek Fisher game winners off a pass from Kobe.

[@keystonduncan9660]

Faxtz Kobe avg 6 dimes a game for his career ppl act like he ain’t pass

[@morpheusrising9534]

Imagine telling a guy with 5 chips he didn't make the right plays and he's to blame for LeBron being critiqued for passing up the last shot. I just realize Nick just doesn't like Kobe at all and laugh at his commentary.

[@carltonatkins2333]

So just watch Brou if the Lakers somehow pull this off watch how he changes, and I agree Wildes makes this show go.

[@AP-sr2lr]

0:49 Broussard "And it's not just based on this one game because I don't do that...." and then the look he gave to Nick was hilarious

[@titomoney13]

This is why I love Chris’s takes!! Tells it like it is!

[@DrivenA111]

So you like T too?

[@titomoney13]

@@DrivenA111 T?

[@DrivenA111]

@@titomoney13 *TRUMP*

[@titomoney13]

@@DrivenA111 Don’t particularly care for any politicians but I definitely agreed with some of his policies and world views.

[@kennydyer3034]

Man this is THE BEST SPORTS SHOW!!😆

[@d_achiever]

Love the new segment 😂😂😂

[@buddy7616]

Brew be chillen,Wildz be calm cool and composed, little nickey be spazzed and erratic lol 😂

[@SojiRo23]

It’s only “the right play” when the guy makes the shot. That’s the key.

[@Roc_Official]

Not true. Even if Dennis missed, that was a wide open , good shot. What more can you ask? LeBron to go up against 2/3 defenders? That’s the right play. Only casuals that think the best player always has to take the game winner would say otherwise.

[@YungLanxx]

@@Roc_Official it’s not even casuals that think that way, it’s people who care about aesthetics and looking good over actual results. Personally idgaf about how I look winning, I just want to win, whether that entails me taking a great shot attempt or passing to the most capable, open teammate for the last shot I’m doing what’s best to win. Anyone else who says otherwise is a loser, flat out.

[@godbuild5075]

Wildes facial expressions are priceless

[@UnivalentpureG]

Bru spitting facts

[@jjcastilllo]

If Lakers are going to even up against Memphis in the playoffs, they are going have to play better then they did yesterday. The game was stressful to watch. While they play well in defence in the fourth quarter, they had to rally back and wouldn't have to go OT if AD didn't mess up with that foul. We'll see how this first round goes.

[@dallinbagley4486]

Better than*

[@epabanto_4477]

Nick and Chris should school Skip Bayless on how LBJ makes a good play😂😂😂

[@cmdrglass]

What a terrific show!

[@seowth]

8:25 dope pic, Also hilarious show, these 3 are airing out their grievances over tweets

[@javarzshinall9396]

The play -in is like is wild card in NFL

[@philliprichland7146]

Need more wilds wildes tweets 😂😂😂

[@Rahworldd]

Thank you Chrissssssssss no one had said this today.

[@khaliyl21]

Durant haven’t beat one good team in a Phoenix uniform but yet nobody talks about it.

[@hollisdukejr]

You guys gotta get the clips up faster

[@trane303]

WILDES IS A 💯 PERCENT RIGHT ✅️

[@BillBene67]

He's actually wrong. No one had the ball and Lebron was on the floor first. If anything, it should have been a foul on Prinze or a no call. Let them play. refs also missed TWO goaltending charges versus Lakers. Sure, one was overtuned but the other could not be

[@Akadehmix]

I agree. The star taking the last shot is dumb. The best opportunity to score should be the last shot.

[@roxannedonque652]

wildes is the man of facial reaction😂😂😂

[@rshinsec]

The Wolves shot out of their mind, besides Ant. They should have won, the fact that the Lakers won actually proves how insanely good they are.

[@MaisonMargiela032]

Exactly nobody is talking about. Wolves shot 60% through 3 quarters. That’s absolutely insane!! They had to cool down at some point and when they did the lakers took advantage

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Insanely good?

[@rshinsec]

@@nerdbamarich2063 Would you consider the best record in the NBA in the last 23 games insanely good? If not, define.

[@troyc7726]

Wildes is the GOAT lol my fav sports show

[@lethibatselalanga5723]

Love this show.😂

[@buddy7616]

Little nickey shaking his head lol 😂

[@BellyGood07]

Wildes trying to be the new Skip 😂

[@Roc_Official]

Please NO! We don’t need more trash toxic Ghoul Bayless clones

[@reasedogable]

Kobe trusted Fisher, for Kobe it always came down to trust and he usually trusted himself over everyone else and sometimes he made it and sometimes he didn't, it's no one way because it's no guarantees

[@SirPerfectful]

Most people clown on Kobe for NOT passing, wym??

[@andrewswing9917]

Kobe missed the most shots should've passed

[@joosh5566]

Winners make winning plays, Kobe was a different breed. Totally different

[@onelyfemusic6213]

Shooting fadeaways over double teams is not a winning play

[@donknock-offs]

@@onelyfemusic6213 *Triple Team

[@donaldrichard2245]

Got him 5 rings. One more than LeBron

[@YungLanxx]

@@donaldrichard2245 playing with Shaq and being coached by Phil Jackson definitely had nothing to do with it I guess…Lebron only has double the FMVPs lol

[@santiagobuenos9673]

@@YungLanxx and bron honestly could have way more if they gave it to a player on the team that lost

[@najheemedwards938]

😂😂😂wilds my new sport analyst

[@watchembleed8122]

Nick reaching.. HARD! 😂

[@mudddge]

That's his middle name

[@NickMac-cb1vr]

His home court take 😂

[@lightsout6552]

Best defense in the league since all star break but look at the competition. Didn't have a strong schedule sicne the break.

[@STZYBBBY]

good show

[@jvfresh3053]

"Like the Rihanna thing" lmao😂

[@JohnCasen]

Chris Broussard My Boy

[@BillBene67]

The mental aspect of the game cannot be overstated. Did Chris have this same outrage when a fully staffed Suns team only beat a skeleton crew Nuggets team by 4?? Teams let up all of the time in pro sports in games where there might be a missing star or player. It's VERY common. Teams lose their intensity and focus. It should not be that way but it's common

[@jodythomas5976]

Smart basketball=Greatest

[@mattsmith4589]

😂💀😭😂💀 Wildes Hella funny

[@algill5079]

Wildes- that segment did not work out well for you😂😂😂

[@averya9802]

Take a shot every time wiles says “it was a great play”

[@craiggrimes]

How about there defense and team defending together and watch when they play another "good" team and win.

[@brianhoneycutt5938]

Good W Wildes!

[@Kidd_Luvv]

When Wilds said like the Rihanna song 😆😆

[@brandonrowser1938]

Nick be on point.

[@tb109987]

Ain't nobody talking about Lebron's +/- being -14 last night. But we're being told he played great for the first 3 and half quarters tho.

[@brianhoneycutt5938]

Kobe passed to Metta/Artest in Finals as well! Maybe when you get doubled you often should pass the ball?

[@HemiHendrixx]

they hating on my man Nick lmao

[@bobkeps2095]

Lol all pressure was on lakers. No one expecting twolves to win. Young lakers needed some playoff atmosphere experience.

[@Dologaming24]

Wildes - “one nothing Wildes” Lol

[@samuelwilliams3044]

That’s been the lakers all year. They’d tried to give that game away. Minnesota just doesn’t know what they’re doing. Denver would smack them. They got lucky to be playing grizzlies

[@sunnyside9273]

Its almost as if all these analyst don't believe the players on ALL of these teams are professionals too. I know they talk about 4 or 5 guys everyday, but the rest of the league are pro players also.

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Ehhh...are they tho?

[@finalsun2000]

Wildes is awesome!

[@rooseveltheath]

doesn't necessarily mean Lakers are going all the way to finals but everyone has faith in them

[@InsaneTrickShots]

The way nick looks at the camera every 5 seconds is always so awkward…

[@chaine7715]

Nick was cooking today 😂😂😂

[@52baldingindianjanitor72]

Grizzlies in 5, Lakers ain't making it farther than this.

[@08C6PaceCar]

Grizz in 5 ez book it

[@jedimindtricks5713]

Lakers in 6.

[@QSRebelClan]

Grizzlies in 5 with a front court of JJJ and XAVIER TILLMAN💀. Lakers in 7

[@08C6PaceCar]

@@QSRebelClan lakers in 7!? 😂 so no confidence. Lmao fakeshow getting SMACKED LEFRAUD LEBRICK LEBUM

[@08C6PaceCar]

@@jedimindtricks5713 LEFRAUD LEBRICK LEBUM

[@TheRotbringer]

Hey the Timberwolves were just happy to be that close.

[@KobiTheBeast]

Nicks shirt is 🔥

[@vincenttagalog6986]

My Go To sports debate/talk show! Are you not entertained?!! 😁

[@tubbymunchkin7254]

Best sports show on tv and it’s not close

[@ricommg]

All yesterday I saw that the lakers were a for sure easy dub against the wolves and it went to OT lol worry is a good word for this situation

[@avella2708]

best show ever

[@tyreesparrow4779]

Chris has lauded Jordan for not passing until today

[@scottstheemcee]

Keep coming with those tweets Wildes, you're doing God's work.

[@terrancerobinson9744]

I see everyone forgets the T Wolves had the 3rd best offensive in the NBA

[@kalebj2368]

13:17 Wilds level of petty 😂😂😂

[@twizzy585ful]

Like the Rhianna thing 😂😂😂

[@SirePeabody]

Vanderbilt put the clamps on Edwards