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Mar 2020
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Battle for LA Episode 39 - ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly and Ryan Ward are joined by Justin Russo to discuss the updated timetable for the NBA’s return, what happens when it does return, to discuss the Western Conference playoff race if it started today, and much more. Follow Ryan on Twitter/Instagram: @RyanWardLA for Lakers content Follow Tomer on Twitter/Instagram: @TomerAzarly for Clippers content Part of the ClutchPoints network

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