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May 2021
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Were the Play-in Games a Success? | The ...

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Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi start by deciding whether the play-in format was a success (0:54). Then they talk about what other changes the league could make (20:00) and wrap up by talking about a couple of the first-round matchups they're looking forward to (31:41).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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