Denver Rides the Russ Roller Coaster, the Wolves Overwhelm the Lakers, and More Top-line Takeaways From Saturday’s Game 1s. | Group Chat

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🗓️ 20 April 2025

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are here right after the first set of game 1s with their immediate reactions. They start by discussing Denver’s game 1 win in overtime against the Clippers (3:15). Then they talk about the Timberwolves impressive road win over the Lakers (23:55). Then the Knicks comeback victory at home over the Pistons (33:50) before wrapping up with the Pacers comfortable win over the Bucks (54:41). The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Marcelino Ortiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:20.5	I am Justin Verrier and joining me on the first night of the NBA playoffs.
1:25.7	We got playoff Rob Mahoney.
1:27.2	We got playoff Big Was. Guys We got playoff Big Waz.
1:29.3	Guys, we just watched what? 10 hours of NBA basketball back to back to back to back.
1:34.8	How you feeling, Rob? Wonderful. I mean, should we be so lucky every day of the year? But at least
1:39.4	we have these first two weekends, you know, wall to wall basketball. I'm a pig and shit,
1:45.1	Justin, I got to say.
1:51.7	I feel like we usually do the back-to-back nights where you do four and then four, but we're only doing this first night. And I had to feel like, I'm feeling spry. I'm ready to get after it.
1:57.2	Yeah, I mean, the game started at 10 a.m. local time over here almost reminded me of an NFL
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