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If you are an avid viewer of the post-game show Inside the NBA, then you know what time of the year it is. Yes, panel members Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Earnie Johnson are continuing their years-old tradition of going on ‘fishing trips’ in the postseason. The TNT co-hosts have already released several videos for their “Gone Fishin'” segment this season and as expected, the latest video includes the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Clippers. However, viewers probably didn’t expect Hollywood stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Bryan Cranston to be part of a seamless trolling session.

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The LA Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves recently lost their first-round postseason matchups, forcing them to end their 2023 campaigns. Subsequently, NBA on TNT decided to troll the teams by showing ‘pictures’ of their early vacation trips.

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Shaquille O’Neal and Co. hilariously troll Hollywood veterans and the entire Clippers squad

In the recent “Gone Fishin'” segment, the NBA on TNT co-hosts first took a quick trip to ‘Lake Minnetonka’. Present in the Minnesota boat were Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Kyle Anderson. Anderson looked like he was about to fall in the ‘lake’ after getting punched the Gobert. Additionally, the boat also included singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and actress Jessica Lange.

Moving forward, the crew made a pit stop in ‘Newport Beach’ to take a look at the Clippers’ boat. Among the individuals displayed standing on the boat holding photoshopped fishes were Russell Westbrook, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bryan Cranston, Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, and Billy Crystal. While discussing the Clippers’ boat, Smith said, “Leo is a big watcher of our show”.

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The comical segment came to an end after the crew ‘visited’ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George lounging above the panelists with a doctor standing beside them.

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LA Clippers lose to Devin Booker’s Suns

The Phoenix Suns eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers in Tuesday night’s game, thanks to Devin Booker‘s 47-point masterclass. Kevin Durant added 31 points, six rebounds, and four assists. Whereas, Deandre Ayton scored 21 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. Booker led his team against the Clippers who were already one man down after Kawhi Leonard sustained a knee injury in Game 1.

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The Suns won round 1 of the playoff series by 136-130 and will be facing the Denver Nuggets for round 2.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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