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Mar 2024
1h 13m

Kyrie Irving’s Wild Buzzer Beater and Wh...

The Ringer
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Logan and Howard discuss Kyrie Irving’s unbelievable left-handed game winning shot to beat the Denver Nuggets, what it means for the Mavericks’ chances to secure a playoff spot outright, and how the Western play-in tournament is shaping up to be one of the closest postseason races in recent years (2:00). Next, they react to the infuriating stoppages of time ... Show More
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