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The Pistons Are in Trouble, and More Top-Line Takeaways for Every Game 1 | Group Chat

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open with a thought-provoking question about the NBA playoffs before jumping into the highly anticipated return of the Verriables ahead of all of the playoff excitement. This year, Justin’s playoff Verriables pose questions like: How many teams can r ...  Show more

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