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Round 1 Check-In: Where Do Teams Stand? Plus, Player-Fan Interaction | Heat Check Apr 22, 2019

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With the first round of the NBA playoffs in full effect, Joe House calls in to check on where the current Eastern and Western Conference matchups stand (02:51), including 76ers - Nets (18:03) and Clippers - Warriors (28:59). Then Tyler Tynes discusses his recent piece on the touchy relationship between NBA players and fans (50:14).

Read Tyler Tynes's piece on fan abuse towards players here.

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Joe House, Tyler Tynes

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No Embiid? No Problem! | Group Chat Apr 19, 2019

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The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves without superstar center Joel Embiid against the Nets in Brooklyn for Game 3, unintentionally unlocking Ben Simmons to seize a win (0:52). Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs handily beat the Denver Nuggets behind an unlikely outburst from Derrick White (15:10) as the Golden State Warriors re-established their dominance over the Los Angeles Clippers (26:22). Plus: Which matchups are we most interested in so far (39:24)?

Host: Justin Verrier

Guests: Chris Ryan, Haley O’Shaughnessy

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The Nuggets' Comeback Might’ve Saved Their Season | The Corner 3 Apr 17, 2019

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We break down how Jamal Murray shot his way out of his cold streak, helping the Nuggets tie their series with the Spurs at 1-1 and potentially stopping the bottom from falling out from underneath them this playoffs (1:30). Then, we wonder whether the Thunder will be able to get back on track when they come home, considering how bad they looked on the road in Portland in games 1 and 2 (12:38). Finally, we breeze through the Eastern Conference series and do a little draft preview before the expansion of The Ringer’s NBA Draft Guide this week (31:45).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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The Warriors Blew a 31-Point Lead | The Mismatch Apr 16, 2019

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The resilient Los Angeles Clippers make a historic comeback against the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in Game 2 (0:42) and the Philadelphia 76ers redeem themselves with a resounding win against the Brooklyn Nets (26:44).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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Upset SZN: Game 1 Shockers and Not-So-Shockers | Heat Check Apr 15, 2019

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The 2019 NBA playoffs are finally here! The first round kicked off with some surprising upsets (2:53), most notably the Brooklyn Nets defeating the Philadelphia 76ers (29:55) and the Orlando Magic edging out the Toronto Raptors (57:16).

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Justin Verrier, Spike Eskin, Kevin Clark

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The Playoff Matchup Draft | The Corner 3 Apr 12, 2019

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We preview the 2019 NBA playoffs by drafting the series we’re most excited to watch, including intriguing stylistic matchups like the Rockets and Jazz, talent-heavy lineups vs. up-and-coming teams like the Sixers and Nets, and hotly contested new rivalries like the Blazers and Thunder.

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Danny Chau, Jonathan Tjarks

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The NBA Playoff Brackets Are Set | Group Chat Apr 11, 2019

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We open by briefly delving into the Kings firing Dave Joerger, and examining what the potential trickle-down effects of that might be (1:30). Then, we preview the playoffs through a series of questions (9:00): How far do teams like the Raptors and Warriors have to go to keep their stars? Who’s legit and who’s not ready? Will talent win out for the Sixers?

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Chris Ryan, Paolo Uggetti

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Magic Johnson Stepped Down and the Lakers Are (Further) Off the Rails | The Ringer NBA Show Apr 10, 2019

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Magic Johnson resigning put the finishing touches on an NBA season that was filled with an absurd amount of drama. What does this mean for members of the Lakers franchise—including Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, and LeBron James—and have we reached Peak NBA Reality TV yet?

Hosts: Chris Ryan, Justin Verrier, Paolo Uggetti, Haley O’Shaughnessy

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Ten Questions Leading Into the Playoffs | The Mismatch Apr 09, 2019

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Top prospects audition for the pros in the NCAA championship game (0:46) while the still-murky NBA playoff picture continues to shift (15:23). Then: 10 burning questions for the 2019 NBA playoffs (22:24).

Hosts: Chris Vernon, Kevin O’Connor

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Concern-Trolling Playoff Teams and Just Concerns for the Sixers | Heat Check Apr 08, 2019

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With the postseason just within grasp, which flaws could haunt playoff-bound teams in the weeks to come (4:50)? And of course, the Philadelphia 76ers generate genuine apprehension from their fan base (34:04).

Host: John Gonzalez

Guests: Joe House, Dan Pfeiffer

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