Logan and Raja discuss the tight Western Conference playoff race, how the play-in tournament is shaking out, and which teams at the bottom of the standings can potentially make some noise in the postseason (4:26). Next, they react to news that Ben Simmons is out for the season and share their mixed emotions on another disappointing season from the former All-Star forward (29:44). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (44:49).
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