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Jul 2021
1h 32m

Previewing the Rest of the NBA Finals Wi...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Jackie MacMullan and The Ringer's Seerat Sohi to examine and recap the first four games of the NBA Finals as well as speculate on the games to come. They discuss concerns about Chris Paul, the Bucks' supporting cast, Giannis Antetokounmpo's expanded impact on the game, unlikely heroes for the upcoming games, series predictions, and more.


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Jackie MacMullan and Seerat Sohi

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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