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Apr 2024
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Part 1: Favorite First-Round NBA Storyli...

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In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss first-round NBA playoff matchups (1:25), before playing a game of "What-If" for the playoffs (24:22). Next, Bill talks with Logan Murdock about the Warriors' elimination from the postseason, offseason speculation, and more (49:21).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Rob Mahoney and Logan Murdock

Producer: Kyle Crichton




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