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Dec 2024
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The Thunder and Bucks Hit It Big in Vega...

The Ringer
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Justin, Rob, and Wos were together in Vegas to watch the NBA Cup semifinals. They give their immediate reactions to the Thunder defeating Rockets (3:40) and the Bucks beating the Hawks (25:23). Then they discuss their thoughts on the Warriors trading for Dennis Schröder (46:18).


Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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