Stephen A. Smith, Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, and Jay Williams recap the Timberwolves and Nuggets game. Additionally, the crew debates whether Jokic should win the MVP award. Then, Monica McNutt makes an appearance to talk about the Warriors and if they can make it to the Finals. Peter Schrager joins the show to discuss the NFL.

The crew talks about the NBA Playoffs and which star is most important to their team. Monica McNutt breaks down the NCAA Women's Tournament. Then, the crew talks about Draymond Green and his thoughts on how the past eras of the NBA don't respect the current one. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. 

Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst and Joe Fortenbaugh debate whose deep playoff run would be better for the NBA: Steph or LeBron? The crew reacts to Ja Morant using the finger-gun gesture an earlier warning from the NBA. Coach Seth Greenberg joins the show to debate whether he trusts Cooper Flagg or Walter Clayton Jr more in the final four. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to debate the best landing spot for Shedeur Sanders.

Joe Fortenbaugh and Stephen A. Smith listen to ESPN's Jessica Mendoza give Stephen A. advice for throwing his first pitch. Then, Brian Windhorst joins the show to talk the Warriors at the Lakers last night, and the guys discuss Lebron's comments on the Warriors adding Jimmy Butler III. Stephen A. gives his compliments to Coach Steve Kerr before Chiney Ogwumike stops by live from Tampa at the women's Final Four. She gives her take on the best story to watch in the Women's Final Four, and Joe and Stephen A. debate. Stephen A., Joe, and Chiney raise the question: Would Bueckers become an all-time great with a title? After, Dan Orlovsky joins First Take to address whether the Cowboys will be better, the same, or worse in 2025 and the guys talk about Dan's son, Madden, visiting the NFL Live set yesterday in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. Joe gives his Best Bets for the Men's Final Four and where he thinks Shedeur will be selected on Draft Day. Then, Breaking News... Stephen A. and Joe discuss Ja Morant being fined $75k for his finger-gun gestures.