NBA Playoff Dynamics Unpacked

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Joe House to discuss the Grizzlies' significant loss to the Timberwolves as the regular season comes down to the wire, and the most fun first round western conference matchups, and Luka Doncic returning to Dallas with the Lakers (2:16). Then Bill, House and Nathan Hubbard discuss Round 1 of the Masters, the top 4 gallery-favorite golfers this year, before trying to figure out who the golfer of the decade is (28:59). Finally Bill, Dave Chang, Cousin Sal, and James "Baby Doll" Dixon recount some of Thursday's highlights while they were at Augusta National, run through the greatest hits of Sal's many pranks, and dive deeper into the legend of Baby Doll (55:24).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests:Joe House, Nathan Hubbard, Cousin Sal, Dave Chang, and James "Baby Doll" Dixon

Producers: Kyle Crichton, Ronak Nair, and Jonathan Frias

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