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Feb 2023
1h 51m

The Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House and David Jacoby to discuss whether the Lakers or Warriors are a better postseason bet, how the rest of the Jazz's season will play out, the Celtics' narrow victory over the 76ers, a tightening MVP race, and more (4:00), before drafting the Most Improbable 2023 NBA Story Lines (So Far) (50:39).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Joe House and David Jacoby

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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