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Bill Simmons discusses the recent NBA Play-In games and shares NBA awards picks with Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House.

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House to recap the Hornets taking down the Heat and the Trail Blazers securing the West's 7-seed in the first two Play-In Tournament games (3:26). Then, Bill and Kirk break down their NBA awards picks for the season (57:13). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Joe House Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Shop your favorite local grocers on Uber Eats! https://www.ubereats.com/brand/kroger 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

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry, Joe House

Topics covered

• NBA Play-In Tournament
• NBA Awards
• Sports Analysis
• Basketball
• Hornets
• Heat
• Trail Blazers

Keywords

• NBA
• Play-In Tournament
• Hornets
• Heat
• Trail Blazers
• Awards Picks
• Basketball Analysis

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