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‘Heat Check’: Anyone Can Beat the Thunder, Including the Thunder (Ep. 180)

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The Ringer’s Juliet Litman and John Gonzalez review the Oklahoma City Thunder’s eventful week (1:26), debate which team is the worst in the league (13:24), preview the Kobe Bryant jersey-retirement ceremony (19:44), discuss some young players (26:58), and get excited for Christmas Day games (34:32). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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