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Comparing Luka Doncic’s Dallas return to LeBron James’ return to Cleveland 👀 | First Take

Brian Windhorst, David Dennis Jr. and Monica McNutt join Courtney Cronin on First Take to consider what the postseason for the Los Angeles Lakers will look like after an emotional performance from Luka Doncic dropping 45 points against his former team in Dallas. 0:00 Confidence level in Lakers 2:35 Rockets-Lakers matchup will be interesting 3:47…

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Brian Windhorst, David Dennis Jr. and Monica McNutt join Courtney Cronin on First Take to consider what the postseason for the Los Angeles Lakers will look like after an emotional performance from Luka Doncic dropping 45 points against his former team in Dallas.

0:00 Confidence level in Lakers
2:35 Rockets-Lakers matchup will be interesting
3:47 Lakers’ situational matchup gameplans
5:22 Luka Doncic’s return vs. LeBron James’ Cavs return
9:11 Lakers in a better position than Mavs … for now?

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  1. @taylorberg12

    April 10, 2025 at 4:37 pm

    Confused about the take on denver. Lakers blew the nuggets out when all there guys were healthy, split the series 2-2 but the loss at the start of the season lakers had their old roster not really an accurate representation considering they had d lo.

    Then the most recent loss they barely lost by 5 but were missing LeBron, Luka, DFS, Rui, Gabe, and Jackson Hayes. Lakers blew the nuggets out with their roster healthy almost beat them missing 6 of their key players lol

  2. @brianlarkins4250

    April 10, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    Great performance by Luka going back to Dallas but there is absolutely no comparison what LeBron had to deal with none embarrassing to even ask that question

  3. @3sidesgodtv

    April 10, 2025 at 5:57 pm

    If bron end up with three rings with the Lakers would that make him a all time great laker 🤔

  4. @3sidesgodtv

    April 10, 2025 at 5:58 pm

    If bron could win two more championships would that make him better than Jordan

  5. @uzivut5810

    April 10, 2025 at 5:59 pm

    why do they keep saying if healthy everytime they talk about the mavs, kyrie was the only one out and he is not as impactful as luka or any #1 option

  6. @israelfaya5041

    April 10, 2025 at 6:03 pm

    I think Lebron comeback is more memorable cause he did it in an hostile environnement. Few players can do that.

  7. @redcomet0079

    April 10, 2025 at 6:11 pm

    Chubby Barkley was wrong about The Lakers 👎🤣

  8. @josephbarrera40

    April 10, 2025 at 6:12 pm

    Is 2 diferent situation

  9. @juliusnelson4180

    April 10, 2025 at 6:22 pm

    Attack LeBron defensively?? Are we all watching the same games😂

  10. @furstfr

    April 10, 2025 at 6:24 pm

    Lakers should rest their players again the Rockets if they wanna play full strength against LA

  11. @qualinteranzy7948

    April 10, 2025 at 6:34 pm

    Man’s said he’s not picking them over the clippers 🤦🏽‍♂️this the same dude who didn’t believe in the lakers in the first place

  12. @youtuber_00786

    April 10, 2025 at 6:37 pm

    “Lebron led team with Luka?” No, Monica, this is Luka led team with Lebron and others.

  13. @joncsoriano5163

    April 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm

    Ariel on ESPN

  14. @kiandimitui7898

    April 10, 2025 at 7:03 pm

    We’re on 3rd Seed
    We battle 6th seed
    We don’t care who’s that 6th seed.
    Lakers in 5 🖐🏿

  15. @mmadmbjm

    April 10, 2025 at 7:10 pm

    Mavs don’t regret trading Luka cause they did not want to pay him the max
    In their view they are saving money

  16. @almacoyg

    April 10, 2025 at 7:27 pm

    Monica is insufferable

  17. @aratliffe6

    April 10, 2025 at 7:46 pm

    adam silver forced this trade for lebron and the lakers. nico not that stupid, no one is that stupid

  18. @jeffreygonzalez7364

    April 10, 2025 at 7:55 pm

    This aint even B team this the C team

  19. @vgg631

    April 10, 2025 at 7:55 pm

    Laker Pride, Nico’s Fried, Luka w/ 45, Lakers in 🖐

  20. @upupandaway6882

    April 10, 2025 at 8:17 pm

    M&M is disrespectful at times. Watch every video she is in, she will roll her eyes or making frowning face while her colleagues are talking. ESPN should fire/replace this lady. Malika or Ramona is a lot better.

  21. @Lebronrider2025

    April 10, 2025 at 9:12 pm

    dont worry yall lakers media boutta get a raise after this scripted year lakers wnning the whole thing this is why the league let luka go to the lakers all rigged baby lebron getting his 5th lol

  22. @ravipratapsingh1672

    April 10, 2025 at 10:30 pm

    Take monica off dude, I am sure there are many women analysts…being loud mouth should not be a priority

  23. @ravipratapsingh1672

    April 10, 2025 at 10:40 pm

    😂Bron’s return was lucifier going back to heaven…nothing matches that hostility, the whole of cleveland was out there to hate him, the fans, the GM..thry were throwing racials slurs, abuse, batteries…nah nah this recency bias is so stupid just like the two duds sitting with windy in this video

  24. @brandonstewart4049

    April 10, 2025 at 10:50 pm

    Its Luka Doncic Lead team With Lebron James, not the other way around

  25. @360Lead

    April 10, 2025 at 11:00 pm

    I hate this Laker hater masquerading as a Fair Analyst!

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