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Dec 2023
1h 32m

"Do You Believe … ?” NBA Edition With Do...

The Ringer
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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Doc Rivers to discuss highlights from the NBA in-season tournament (3:46), before Bill asks "What's wrong?" with the Pistons, Warriors, Cavaliers, Hawks, Raptors, and Suns (25:37), then asks "Do you believe?" in the Bucks, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Thunder, and Clippers. This is then followed by story time and more (54:30).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Doc Rivers

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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