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Apr 24
1h 8m

Jimmy Goes Down (and So Do the Warriors)...

The Ringer
About this episode

Justin, Rob, and Wos are here after another night of game 2 playoff action. They start with the Rockets beating the Warriors and discuss what impact a potentially unhealthy Jimmy Butler could have on the rest of the series (3:52). Then, they take a look at some of the other series with Justin asking the guys one question about Heat-Cavs (21:12), Clippers-Nuggets, Pistons-Knicks, Pacers-Bucks, and Wolves-Lakers.


Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre


Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Ben Cruz


Social: Keith Fujimoto

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