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Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?

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Apr 8, 202648:06

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First Take begins with a sight not seen since Jaylen Brown had hair: Mad Dog and Stephen A. in studio together! They react to a bench clearing brawl in LA, the Celtics steamrolling an upstart Hornets squad, and more egregious tanking! (0:00) Then, Shams takes us inside the fractured relationship between Giannis and the Bucks! (26:00) Next, do you really believe Mike Malone and the Tar Heels can compete with Duke? (43:10)
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When was this episode published?: April 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: First Take. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: First Take covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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GAGiannis Antetokounmpo BCBoston Celtics CHCharlotte Hornets MBMilwaukee Bucks

Episode Notes

First Take begins with a sight not seen since Jaylen Brown had hair: Mad Dog and Stephen A. in studio together! They react to a bench clearing brawl in LA, the Celtics steamrolling an upstart Hornets squad, and more egregious tanking! (0:00) Then, Shams takes us inside the fractured relationship between Giannis and the Bucks! (26:00) Next, do you really believe Mike Malone and the Tar Heels can compete with Duke? (43:10)
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Hour 2: Are the Cowboys Going to Run Away with the NFC East?

Today46:26

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Pardon My Take

Barstool Sports

General Sports

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Mystic Zach

General Sports

The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Ringer

General Sports

Pablo Torre Finds Out

The Athletic

General Sports

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Jim

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How do I listen to this episode of First Take?

"Hour 1: Is There a Gap Between the Celtics and Everyone Else in the East?" is an episode of First Take. Runtime 48 min. Published April 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
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Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: April 8, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: First Take. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: First Take covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.