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Justin, Jonathan, and Rob are joined by L.A. Times reporter Dan Woike to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers&#039; woes against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 (01:45), and the loaded Los Angeles Clippers&#039; win over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (22:00). Later, they bounce around the NBA bubble with their show-and-tell picks from the start of the playoffs (36:00).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, Rob Mahoney

Guest: Dan Woike

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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

Justin Verrier edits, writes, and talks about the NBA. Previously, he spent nine years as an editor and writer at ESPN. Don’t DM him on Twitter.

Justin Verrier

Rob covers the NBA and pop culture for The Ringer. He previously covered the league for Sports Illustrated.

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