The Los Angeles Clippers impress on opening night with a statement victory over crosstown rivals Los Angeles Lakers: how the Lakers can address their shortcomings (0:59) and what more we can expect from the Kawhi Leonard–era Clippers (12:29). Then we preview some of the most anticipated matchups of this week (20:19).

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The Clippers Expose the Lakers’ Flaws in Round 1 of the Battle for L.A. Plus: Must-Watch Games. | Group Chat

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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).
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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Howard Beck, and Raja Bell
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Timberwolves Send the Suns Home in a Sweep | Real Ones

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).
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Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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The Lakers Finally Beat Denver, Orlando Goes Electric, and More From Saturday’s Playoff Slate. | Group Chat

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).
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Hosts: Justin Verrier and Seerat Sohi
Producer: Troy Farkas
Additional Production Support: Benjamin Cruz, Chris Wohlers, and Jack Wilson
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The Suns’ Flawed Approach, Kawhi Leonard’s Career Crossroads, and Where Do the Bucks Go from Here?

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).
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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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The Nuggets' Greatness, Embiid's 50-Ball, and Suns in Trouble | Real Ones

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)

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz
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The Clippers Expose the Lakers’ Flaws in Round 1 of the Battle for L.A. Plus: Must-Watch Games. | Group Chat

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