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Apr 2022
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Part 1: An Epic Celtics Win, Kyrie the P...

The Ringer
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In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo to discuss Jayson Tatum’s buzzer-beater in the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Nets, Kyrie Irving’s 39-point performance, speculation on the rest of the series, the 76ers' Game 1 victory over the Raptors, Tyrese Maxey, other Round 1 observations, and more.


Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Ryen Russillo

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Steve Ceruti

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