The Bill Simmons Podcast A Celtics Rock Bottom, Embiid’s Big Statement, and Golden State at the Crossroads With Kevin O’Connor
May 10, 2023
Kevin O'Connor, a basketball analyst from The Ringer, joins the conversation to dissect the Celtics' struggles after their Game 5 loss to the 76ers. He highlights the critical decisions facing the team, including player performances and coaching strategies. The chat shifts to the future of the Warriors, exploring potential trade scenarios for stars like Draymond Green. O'Connor also praises Embiid’s MVP journey while contrasting it with Harden’s decline, framing the current landscape of the NBA playoffs and the challenges teams face.
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Celtics' Game 5 Loss
- The Celtics lacked rhyme, reason, cohesion, and toughness in their Game 5 loss to the 76ers.
- The Sixers, surprisingly, were the ones making adjustments, with Doc Rivers outcoaching the Celtics.
Celtics' Self-Sabotage
- Bill Simmons recounts a pivotal moment in Game 4 where the Celtics' key players made critical mistakes, highlighting their tendency to self-sabotage.
- This encapsulates the 2022-23 Celtics: talented but prone to errors in crucial moments.
Celtics' Three-Point Reliance
- The Celtics' over-reliance on three-pointers is a recurring problem.
- Their offense becomes stagnant and predictable when the threes aren't falling.