The Ringer NBA Show

Justin, Rob, and Kyle return to take a closer look at the ongoing Thunder-Spurs series through the lens of OKC’s reputation of getting favorable calls. The guys discuss whether the reputation is warranted, what the perception means for the team, and if it’s being driven by actual people.

They also dive into the Spurs’ struggles in Game 5 and wonder aloud whether Alex Caruso is the secret MVP of this series for Oklahoma City.

The trio close out the show by talking through the Finals-bound New York Knicks. They figure out who on the current roster has made themselves a Knicks fan favorite for life before sorting through their feelings on if they now see Karl-Anthony Towns differently as a player.

(00:00) Intro

(3:52) OKC’s reputation

(34:10) Spurs-OKC 

(57:58) Knicks

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

Producers: Victoria Valencia and Ben Cruz

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: Chris Wohlers

Show Art and Graphics: John Richter

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they jump right into the New York Knicks making the Finals for the first time in 27 years! What are their chances of winning the Finals, considering they’re getting even more time to rest while San Antonio and OKC battle it out for the Western Conference? What’s next for the Cavaliers after getting swept by the Knicks? Should they re-sign James Harden following his abysmal conference finals? Do they need a complete overhaul? Plus, a Game 5 Western Conference Finals preview and the mailbag!

Intro - (00:00)

Knicks advance to the NBA Finals - (02:00)

What’s next for the Cavaliers? - (21:32)

Game 5 WCF preview - (52:35)

Mailbag - (55:00)

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff Shearin

Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins

Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers

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Justin, Rob, and Kyle are back after Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, where the Spurs tied OKC 2-2. They tackle five big questions as the series hits reset. Is Wemby already the greatest player in the league? Who do the Knicks want to win the West? Can the Knicks win it all? The guys answer these questions and more ahead of tonight’s Game 4 between the Knicks and Cavs in the Eastern Conference Finals.

(00:00) Intro(7:52) Spurs-Thunder(29:11) Is Wemby already the best in the league?(52:11) Who are the Knicks rooting for?(58:56) Knicks-Cavs(1:02:04) Should LeBron return to the Cavs?

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

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck jump right into Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder regain home-court advantage against the San Antonio Spurs. What did the Thunder do differently to defend Victor Wembanyama? Which Thunder players stepped up in a big way to help secure the victory? Plus, a Game 3 preview of the Eastern Conference Finals and Real One of the Week!Intro - (00:00)

Thunder Game 3 Victory - (01:48)

Knicks-Cavs Game 3 Preview - (34:40)

Real One of the Week - (49:09)Hit the mailbag: [email protected]: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard BeckProducers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Jeff ShearinProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines

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No J. Kyle Mann today, so Justin and Rob immediately react to another close game between the Thunder and Spurs. They talk about how the Thunder tied the series, injuries for both teams, and more. Then they briefly talk about the Cavs-Knicks series and what adjustments the Cavs need to make. Then, they wrap up with the news of Jason Kidd getting fired by the Mavericks, and they debut the Offseason Wheel of Destiny!

(00:00) Intro(2:34) Fan Duel ad break(3:10) Thunder-Spurs Game 2(37:56) Fan Duel ad break(38:51) Cavs-Knicks thoughts(55:41) Amazon Prime ad break(56:13) Jason Kidd fired(1:03:29) Offseason Wheel of Destiny

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob MahoneyProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.Order and it will come. Like today.
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