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Did Nikola Jokic Dominate Just Like the Heat Wanted Him To?
Whether or not Miami "forced" Denver’s star to be a scorer in Game 2 can be debated (see: Spoelstra, Erik). Was Sunday a results-based coincidence? Or did Miami find something while squaring the Finals?
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NBA Odds Machine: We’ve Got a Series! Who Is Favored From Here?
The Nuggets and Heat are even through two games. How does The Ringer’s NBA Odds Machine see the rest of the Finals playing out?
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is a Multiversal Masterpiece
The sequel to ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ is even more ambitious, adventurous, and visually spellbinding than its predecessor—and just as filled with heart
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Five Games From the 2022 Season That Explain the Next Level of the NFL Scheme Wars
NFL systems are constantly evolving, on both the offensive and defensive ends. And these battles from last season show where we could be heading in 2023.
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The Heat Can Win at Sea Level or a Mile High
The Heat became the first visiting team to win in Denver this postseason as their role players bested the Nuggets’ role players to continue Miami’s improbable playoff run
Miami’s Zombies Do It Again, Portland’s Dilemma, Ja’s Future, and Worst GM Jobs With Ryen Russillo
Discussing Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic’s place in history
Is ‘The Idol’ Provocative or Just Flat? Plus, Padma Lakshmi to Leave ‘Top Chef,’ and the DGA Gets a Deal.
Chris and Andy discuss who should replace Padma Lakshmi on ‘Top Chef’ and decide whether Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye turns in a good performance on HBO’s ‘The Idol’
Taylor Swift and Matt Healy’s Breakup, Yacht Season, and More
Plus, talking Shakira and Lewis Hamilton dating rumors
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Thoughts on the rip-roaring sequel
Hollywood’s Stealth Winners and Losers of the First Half of 2023
Matt and Lucas also give a prediction about CNN CEO Chris Licht’s future
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When AI Is Making Music, Where Do the Humans Fit In?
The Drake and Weeknd song that went viral in April is just the beginning. In a time when ChatGPT is going mainstream and programs are allowing musicians to create once-unimaginable compositions, what’s the value of creativity?
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Deep Dive | House of R
Thoughts on the rip-roaring sequel
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Nikola Jokic Has the Heat in the Palm of His Hand
Within the first few minutes of Game 1 of the Finals, it became clear that Miami was in trouble—and that the two-time MVP was ready to play every tilt of the Heat’s formidable defense against them
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Seven NBA Observations on Nuggets-Heat, Ja Morant, and Coaching Changes
Can the Heat find any silver linings after getting dusted in Game 1? Plus, thoughts on Ja Morant’s future, the 2023 NBA draft, and the bold coaching moves out of Milwaukee and Philly.
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The Heat’s Worst-Case Scenario Played Out in Game 1
Miami lacked its usual fire in the Finals opener and went ice-cold from deep. With Denver rested and firing on all cylinders, the Heat will have to be close to perfect to make this a competitive series.
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Every Episode of ‘Succession,’ Ranked
With all 39 installments of the Roy family saga in the books, we convened our board for a special meeting—a coronation demolition derby, if you will. Which episode will be anointed king?
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‘Ted Lasso,’ ‘Barry,’ and the Strange State of Prestige TV Dramedy
‘Ted Lasso’ wants to know if people can change. ‘Barry’ knows they can’t. But one thing is clear: These funny men can go from cracking jokes to getting deadly serious, and the results have varied drastically.
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The Nuggets Hit the Heat With a Team-Wide “Too Small”
Entering the NBA Finals, the most crucial question for Miami was whether it could slow down Nikola Jokic and Denver’s offense. The answer, through one game, is a resounding no.
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How Many Spider-Characters Can the Spider-Verse Hold?
In ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ the roster of Spider-characters Miles Morales encounters keeps expanding. Here’s how, and why, these spinoff Spideys have multiplied across media.
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The Hundred: Presenting Our Best Bets for Game 2 of the NBA Finals
Can the Miami Heat bounce back to square the series? And what kind of game might we see? Check out The Ringer Gambling Show’s betting guide to beat the odds.
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How Will the Nuggets and Heat Come Out in Game 1?
What adjustments or new wrinkles could we see from Denver and Miami as they tip off the Finals? Here’s what to watch for from each side.
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A Semiserious Guide to the 2023 NBA Finals
Himmy Butler. The Sombor Shuffle. Shakira. Room 836. If none of this makes sense to you, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of all the Nuggets-Heat story lines, narratives, and inside jokes heading into the Finals.
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The 2023 NBA Finals Entrance Survey
Who is the biggest X factor in Nuggets-Heat? How will Miami guard Nikola Jokic? Our staff answers the most pressing questions about the Finals and makes their series picks.
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Michael Porter Jr. Finds Meaning After Almost Losing Basketball
Three back surgeries in five years changed everything for Porter Jr. and put his NBA career in jeopardy. But what the former phenom lost in athleticism, he gained in perspective, molding him into the Nuggets’ biggest X factor in pursuit of a ring. "It’s letting go of ego," Porter Jr. says, "but that’s our whole team."
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The Denver Nuggets Have Finally Arrived
The Nuggets always have been overlooked. Seen as well-meaning stepchildren. The Jan Brady of the Flatirons. But after 47 years of digging, the Nuggets have finally struck gold and are in their first NBA Finals.
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How to End a Season (Series?), the ‘Ted Lasso’ Way
If ‘Ted Lasso’ really is coming to an end, its Season 3 finale returned to form for a fitting farewell
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What Does Bob Myers’s Departure Mean for the Warriors?
Golden State will have to navigate a treacherous offseason without the trusted GM who played an integral role in building a dynasty
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Where Does ‘Succession’ Rank Among the Best TV Finales?
It’s hard to say goodbye. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s that we often get a tremendous hour of television. From ‘Deadwood’ to ‘Succession’ to ‘The Sopranos,’ these are the best from the past few decades.
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The True Power of ‘Succession’ Comes From Writing Inside the Box
The HBO show was known for witty jabs and f-word-laden insults. But perhaps its biggest achievement was ending on its own terms—and its writing through lines along the way.
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The Best Movies From the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
The good, the bad, and the ugly of human nature were on display in the main competition of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
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Nikola Jokic Is Already One of the Best NBA Playoff Performers Ever
The Nuggets’ star center hasn’t won a ring (yet), but his offensive postseason stats place him alongside—and often ahead of—basketball’s greatest legends
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‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’: All Hail Beck, King of the Losers
Just don’t call him a slacker, he doesn’t like that very much
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The Partnership That Defined the Dark Heart of ‘Barry’
Bill Hader, Stephen Root, and other actors and producers behind HBO’s drama explain the deadly duo of Barry the hitman and Fuches, his manipulative mentor
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How Hollywood’s Writers Strike Could Change the Future of TV and Movies
Derek speaks with Matt Belloni about past writers strikes and the potential impacts of the current WGA strike
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League Pass Value: The Finals!
It’s not just the superstars who deserve your attention in Nuggets-Heat. We ranked the most captivating players set to square off for the 2023 NBA title.
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The ‘Succession’ Series Finale Exit Survey
Did "With Open Eyes" stick the landing? What comes next for the Roy siblings? And who wants to play "meal fit for a king"?
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A First Look at the NBA Finals Matchup Between the Nuggets and Heat
Will Miami be able to slow down Nikola Jokic? Will Denver be able to cool off the Heat? The NBA Finals are set, and we’re breaking down the most pressing matchup questions each team will have to answer.
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How ‘Barry’ Got Its Hollywood Ending
The series finale of Bill Hader’s hyper-violent dramatic comedy felt anticlimactic. Here’s why that was a fitting conclusion for the hit man turned actor.
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With or Without You: The Oral History of the ‘Americans’ Finale
In 2018, the Cold War spy drama delivered one of the most shocking and fascinating conclusions in modern TV history. Five years later, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, other cast members, and the creators take us through the making of the episode—and all the sleights of hand and twists of fate.
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The Celtics Can’t Run It Back After This
Fire Joe Mazzulla? Trade Jaylen Brown? Shake up the rotation? Nothing should be off the table for Boston this summer after yet another disappointing postseason exit.
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The Heat Deliver One More Miracle to Off the Celtics
What Caleb Martin did to the Celtics will go down as the stuff of legend. With Miami on the brink of a historic conference finals collapse, Martin delivered an unlikely performance for the ages to stun Boston. "That’s what it looks like to y’all," says Jimmy Butler. "To us, he’s a hell of a player."
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How Will ‘Succession’ Be Remembered?
The HBO series concluded its run on Sunday night. But where does it stack up among other prestige TV offerings? And how will its legacy differ from those of other shows under that umbrella?