In Part 2 of a three-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Ryen Russillo and Joe House for the annual NBA over/unders. They make their picks for regular-season win totals in the Eastern Conference!
Host: Bill Simmons
Guests: Ryen Russillo and Joe House
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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