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Mar 2025
1h 52m

Minnesota’s Coming, OKC’s Here, and We C...

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The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the Timberwolves' late-season surge, exciting Western Conference Round 1 playoff possibilities (2:26), the Thunder beating the Celtics for the second time this season (28:33), and Bill and Kirk's pitch to completely revitalize the NBA (51:10). Finally, Bill talks with his dad about being in TD Garden for the Thunder's 118-112 win against the Celtics, Patriots free agency buzz, the Bruins' decision to trade away longtime wing Brad Marchand, and more (01:16:45).


Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Bill's dad

Producers: Kyle Crichton and Chia Hao Tat



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