# Lakers lose Game 5, George Pickens signs franchise tag, Nuggets facing elimination, BUD List

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Podcast: [First Things First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-things-first-655864)
Published: 2026-04-30T22:43:00+00:00
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## Resource

(0:00) Lakers lose Game 5, Kevin Durant to miss Game 6, Pistons beat Magic (24:51) George Pickens signs franchise tag, Shedeur vs. Watson QB Battle (40:22) Can the 76ers force a Game 7 vs. the Celtics? (46:15) BUD List (01:07:12) Knicks expectations, Was Jabari Smith right about the Rockets being better than the Lakers? \01:18:35) Will Jokic and the Nuggets survive against the T-Wolves? (01:25:25) Lakers in trouble, Did the Cavaliers impress vs. the Raptors? (01:44:51) Frenemies (01:58:08) Mendoza attitude, Starting to believe in the Cowboys? (02:06:44) Will the Knicks advance tonight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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