Play-In Fever, Doc’s Exit, and More Fallout From the Final Day of the Regular Season. | Group Chat

About this episode

The episode discusses the end of the NBA regular season, previews the play-in match-ups, and covers the fallout including Doc Rivers' departure from the Bucks.

The regular season is officially over and Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to preview the play-in match-ups in each conference. Then they give some brief thoughts on the playoff match ups before giving final thoughts on any fall out from the final day of the regular season including Doc Rivers leaving the Bucks and they play a game 82 tradition of “Who He Tank For”. (00:00) Intro (2:50) Fan Duel ad break (3:26) Play-in preview (22:31) Men’s Wearhouse ad break (23:14) Initial playoff matchup thoughts (43:34) "Who He Tank For" (58:55) Doc Rivers out as Bucks head coach (1:04:56) Most intriguing off-season Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. When you need your fit to deliver, we’ve got you. Shop Men's Wearhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, J. Kyle Mann

Topics covered

• NBA
• playoffs
• play-in tournament
• Doc Rivers
• regular season

Keywords

• NBA
• play-in
• Doc Rivers
• Bucks
• playoffs
• regular season
• sports

Sponsors

Fan Duel, Men's Wearhouse

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Organizations: Bucks, The Ringer

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