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Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss a tough night for the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. They briefly recap both games and discuss if the Clippers can come back in the series and what Miami's offseason potentially looks like. Then they talk about potential landing spots for Lebron James (34:10) and preview Timberwolves-Nuggets (49:07). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to praise the Timberwolves advancing to the second round for the first time in 20 years (02:00). Then, they discuss the ramifications that are coming up for the Suns in reaction to getting swept in the first round (20:23). Later, producer Kerm joins to read your questions for Logan, Howard, and Raja (47:00). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin and Rob recap Saturday night’s slate starting with the Lakers staving off elimination with a wire to wire win over the Nuggets (2:09). Then they talk about Orlando’s turnaround in the series and if they think the Cavs can bounce back (17:08). They wrap up with the Celtics dominant win over the Heat (32:59) and the Thunder taking a 3-0 on the Pelicans (48:39). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immediately following the Timberwolves’ win over the Phoenix Suns, The Ringer’s Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi went live on the Ringer NBA YouTube channel to react to tonight’s slate of playoff games (00:40). They begin by discussing Phoenix’s flaws and how much of their playoff struggles are to blame on Kevin Durant. Then, they give Anthony Edwards and the T-Wolves the love they deserve before moving onto Dallas’ win over the Clippers (25:12), which prompts Justin to claim that Kawhi Leonard is a “zombie.” And just how far exactly can the Mavericks take this thing? Plus, following Tyrese Haliburton's heroics that pushed the Pacers back the Bucks, Justin and Seerat wonder what the future holds in store for Milwaukee (41:30). For all the latest NBA playoffs reaction podcasts, make sure to follow ’The Ringer NBA Show’ on our Spotify feed. Hosts: Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi Producer: Troy Farkas Additional Production Support: Benjamin Cruz, Chris Wohlers, and Jack Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Howard dive into last night’s big win in Los Angeles, putting the Nuggets up 3-0 against the Lakers (02:00). Then they take a moment to reflect on Joel Embiid leading the 76ers to victory through injury (19:30). Later, the guys discuss what could be the future of the Phoenix Suns before turning their attention to Real One of the Week (33:00). Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! [email protected] The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos take a look at every playoff series after two games and discuss their thoughts on what they’ve seen so far and their keys moving forward. Heat-Celtics: (1:29) Thunder-Pelicans: (20:43) Clippers-Mavericks: (36:05) Timberwolves-Suns: (44:02) Nuggets-Lakers: (50:39) Knicks-Sixers: (55:15) Bucks-Pacers: (1:00:18) Cavs-Magic: (1:03:55) The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producer: Isaiah Blakely Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Howard, and Raja are back to help you digest a weekend of Game 1s and kick off the 2024 NBA playoffs. Along the way, the guys discuss the Pelicans and Thunder game, which came down to the wire (05:00); whether James Harden’s Game 1 against the Mavericks is fool's gold (12:00); a disappointing outing for Tyrese Haliburton (36:00); and much more. Later, producer Kerm reads your questions for Logan, Howard, and Raja to answer (57:00). Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell Guest: Jomi Adeniran Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos bring their biggest takeaways from Saturday’s Game 1s, starting with Lakers-Nuggets (2:50). Then they discuss Knicks-Sixers (14:55) and Timberwolves-Suns (25:26), and they wrap up with Cavs-Magic (39:35). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Raja start the pod with former NBA player Jontay Porter getting banned for betting on games that he played in, and discuss why the league had to ban him (03:28). They then begin their playoff preview with the no. 7 Sixers facing the no. 2 Knicks. Is Joel Embiid healthy enough for the Sixers to upset the Knicks (16:09)? Can the no. 7 Lakers upset the no. 2 Denver Nuggets, even though they haven’t beaten them in their last eight contests (35:25)? Can the Clippers take care of the red-hot Mavericks, who’ve been on a roll since the All-Star break (45:38)? The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Producer: Cliff Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and Wos start with their reactions to the two Eastern Conference play-in games, first with the Sixers beating the Heat, and then the Bulls beating the Hawks. They also briefly discuss their thoughts on Sixers-Knicks in the first round and how injuries will impact the Heat and Bulls moving forward. Then, they talk about Jontay Porter getting a lifetime ban from the NBA for betting. In the second part of the podcast, they debut a new segment called “The Verriables,” where they answer six questions about the first round of the playoffs, including first-round series predictions (25:32). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Chia Hao Tat, and Victoria Valencia Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices