Analyzing Coaching Impact and Player Dynamics in Playoff Matchups

Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks’ playoff run and their excitement for the new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine,’ directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (54:35). Finally, Ben Thompson joins to talk Giannis trade scenarios (01:38:53).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Zach Lowe, Ariel Helwani, Sean Fennessey, and Ben Thompson

Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo

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