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Lakers Panic and NBA Playoff Overreactions With Joe House, Plus Triple H on the WWE’s Crazy 2020

Bill and House discuss the Lakers’ loss to the Trail Blazers and the NBA playoffs before Triple H joins to talk about how the WWE has adapted to the pandemic and more

By Bill Simmons and Joe House
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers - Game One Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House fresh off of the Lakers’ Game 1 loss to the Trail Blazers. They also discuss Bucks-Magic, Celtics-76ers, Heat-Pacers, Rockets-Thunder, Game 2 gambling odds, and more (0:00). Then Bill is joined by WWE legend turned executive, ”The King of Kings” Triple H to discuss how the WWE adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic so quickly, the impact fans have on pro wrestling, unveiling WWE ThunderDome, working closely with Vince McMahon, searching for the next WWE superstars, and more (0:00).

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