clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Tatum’s 50-Point Performance and Best Young Cores in the Playoffs

KOC, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann discuss the Celtics clinching the 7-seed in the East, Charlotte’s disappointing end to its season, and more

By J. Kyle Mann, Jonathan Tjarks, and Kevin O'Connor
Washington Wizards v Boston Celtics - Play-In Tournament Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images


Kevin O’Connor, J. Kyle Mann, and Jonathan Tjarks start by discussing the Celtics clinching the 7-seed in the East led by Jayson Tatum’s 50-point game (2:30). Then they talk about Charlotte’s disappointing end to its season (11:10) and how the Warriors and Lakers match up in their play-in game (18:30). Next, they discuss which playoff team has the best young core (23:58) and share their biggest 2020 NBA draft oversights (56:04).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann, Jonathan Tjarks, and Kevin O’Connor
Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher

Next Up In The Ringer NBA Show

The Latest

Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Dodgers Contract Is Unlike Anything in MLB History

Ohtani is a singular talent. Now he’s set to be paid unlike any baseball player ever. By signing a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, Ohtani will change the landscape of MLB—and rewrite its salary structure as we know it.

By Ben Lindbergh

Remembering Norman Lear

To pay tribute, Larry revisits the very first ‘Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air’ episode, which features an in-depth interview with iconic producer Norman Lear

By Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

Our Top Five Miyazaki Films and ‘The Boy and the Heron’

Mal and Jo get into Hayao Miyazaki’s newest film, then name their five overall favorites!

By Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

The Spoiler-Free Shohei Sweepstakes, Person(s) of the Year, and an Oscar Contender That’s Really a Journalism Movie

Bryan and Jason Gay dive into the Person of the Year awards, MLB, movies, and more!

By Bryan Curtis

Pacers a Title Contender? Plus, How the IST Champs Should Celebrate.

Austin and Pausha talk about the current state of the in-season tournament semifinals, then give their predictions for who will win the tournament

By Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi

Could John Janssen Be the New Slade? Plus, ‘Salt Lake City’ and ‘Beverly Hills.’

Callie and Jodi discuss the Bravo news of the week, pkus the most episodes of ‘Salt Lake City’ and ‘Beverly Hills’

By Callie Curry and Jodi Walker