# Lakers and Cavs Down 0-2, Eastern Conference Matchups, and Vrabel-Russini Fallout

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Podcast: [Game Over with Max Kellerman and  Rich Paul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-with-max-kellerman-and-rich-paul-7614107)
Published: 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00
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Max and Rich get into Thursday's NBA playoff matchups. The Lakers are still struggling against the Thunder (05:27), and James Harden’s playoff woes continue (14:41). Max is irrational and high on the Giants' offseason moves (20:47). They share their predictions for Game 3 of Knicks-Sixers (27:12). And then they debate the Verzuz between French Montana and Rick Ross. They finally hit on the Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini news. And we always make a point to get to your voicemails and emails (45:12)! Keep sending them in. Voicemail is now LIVE. Hit us up at (424) 240-8341. Or send a note to gameover@spotify.com. Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jonathan Frias Director of Photography: Neal Lett Social: Alysha Tsuji, Keith Fujimoto, and Jomi Adeniran The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Get more value with the McValue menu at McDonald’s https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/download-app.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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