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Jul 2021
39m 4s

Bucks Win Game 5 to Take a 3-2 Series Le...

The Ringer
About this episode

Immediately following Game 5, KOC and J. Kyle Mann get together to discuss another exciting Bucks win. They start with Jrue Holiday's impressive performance (1:30), then they discuss the evolution of Giannis (12:00) and if the Suns will be able to force a Game 7 (22:45). Plus, have the Finals taught us anything about how teams should approach the draft (29:00)?

Hosts: Kevin O'Connor and J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Carlos Chiriboga

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