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Jun 2024
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Boston’s Big Game 1 Win: Takeaways From ...

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by his Dad to discuss being inside TD Garden for the Celtics' Game 1 win over the Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They discuss the impact of Kristaps Porzingis's return, Boston's defense, the Mavs' lineups, Jayson Tatum's struggles, Game 2 predictions, and more!


Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Bill's Dad

Producer: Kyle Crichton




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