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Part 1: An Epic Celtics Win, Kyrie the Perfect Villain, and Maxey’s Big Leap with Ryen Russillo

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Motivation and Performance in Sports: Analyzing Human Nature

This chapter examines the motivations behind athletes' performances and their responses to competitive outcomes, particularly when trailing in a series. It also highlights the challenges faced by sports commentators through a recent incident during a play-by-play broadcast.

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