Rudy’s Diabolical Game 5, LAC-DEN Preview, and Whether or Not to Call Dad After a Playoff Loss With Austin Rivers

The Ryen Russillo Podcast

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4.8 • 13.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 97 minutes

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Summary

Russillo starts the show with his thoughts on the Timberwolves closing out the Lakers in five games (1:27). Then he’s joined by Austin Rivers to discuss why the Lakers had no chance in their series, why things become more difficult for Harden in the playoffs, and whether the Bucks need to consider trading Giannis this offseason (20:00). Plus, Life Advice with Kyle (1:06:28)! Is it bad manners to poop in someone’s house before the owners do? Check us out on YouTube for exclusive clips, livestreams, and more at https://www.youtube.com/@RyenRussilloPodcast. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Host: Ryen Russillo Guest: Austin Rivers Producers: Steve Ceruti, Kyle Crichton, Mike Wargon, and Jonathan Frias Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:36.8	Gambling problem,
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0:53.3	On today's episode of podcast, Minnesota in five, what happened?
0:57.2	It was impressive.
0:58.5	It was also sort of non-impressive, at least, last night, except for one man, maybe two men.
1:02.5	So we'll get into breaking that down.
1:04.6	I have more on the rest of the playoffs, including Denver, up three, two on the clippers.
1:09.5	Houston, taking game five at home. And some of the other stuff from the east with our guy, Austin, Rivers.
1:17.3	And we'll talk a little bit about his dad and that awful loss from Milwaukee ending their season.
1:23.9	And we've got life advice.
1:27.4	That was impressive, but it kind of wasn't. Minnesota should have won that game by 30 points. season. And we've got life advice.
1:29.8	That was impressive, but it kind of wasn't.
1:32.2	Minnesota should have won that game by 30 points last night.
1:36.7	Timberwolves close out the Lakers in five games.
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