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Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe discuss the latest NBA playoff matchups and player performances.

Join The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix to break down the Rockets keeping their playoff hopes alive against the Lakers, and the Celtics taking a commanding 3-1 lead against the 76ers (0:31). Then, they recap the rest of the weekend's NBA playoff matchups, take a look at Donovan Mitchell’s playoff history, discuss Nikola Jokic’s struggles, and much more! (45:00). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Zach Lowe Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Give No Quits. Shop at your Local Duluth Trading Company Store or Online The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Topics covered

• NBA playoffs
• Embiid's return
• Rockets vs Lakers
• Celtics lead
• Jokic's struggles
• Donovan Mitchell's history
• Knicks analysis

Keywords

• NBA
• playoffs
• Embiid
• Jokic
• Celtics
• Rockets
• Lakers
• 76ers
• Donovan Mitchell

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Organizations: The Ringer, Netflix, Celtics, Lakers, 76ers

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