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The Ringer’s John Gonzalez is joined by Juliet Litman to discuss the matchups to watch for in the looming playoffs (2:57). Then, Kevin O’Connor comes on to evaluate the impact of players out with injury and returning from injury (26:12). Finally, Jonathan Tjarks and Danny Chau join to name the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season (49:17) and are quizzed on current scoring streaks in the NBA (58:29).
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Chau writes about the NBA and gustatory pleasures, among other things. He is the host of ‘Shift Meal.’ He is based in Toronto.

Danny Chau

John Gonzalez

Jonathan Tjarks was a staff writer who covered the NBA for The Ringer from the company’s founding until his death in 2022. His original bio read, “Tjarks covers basketball and is a host on ‘The Ringer NBA Show.’ He loves Jesus and Dallas, in that order. Texas Forever.”

Jonathan Tjarks

Juliet Litman is head of production and host of the podcasts ‘Bachelor Party,’ ‘Jam Session’ (found on Ringer Dish), and ‘Food News’ (found on Ringer Food).

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