The Bill Simmons Podcast

The NBA Playoffs Are Back! With Zach Lowe!

The NBA Playoffs Are Back!

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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix after Trail Blazers vs. Spurs to recap the start of the NBA playoffs.

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