The Bill Simmons Podcast Boston’s Flop, Riley’s Genius and Denver’s Cinderella Story with Jackie MacMullan, Plus Shorting the Jets
Sep 18, 2020
Jackie MacMullan, a veteran sports journalist renowned for her basketball insights, joins to dissect the Boston Celtics' playoff struggles against the Miami Heat and explore Miami's strategic brilliance. She highlights Nikola Jokic's exceptional talent compared to legends like Larry Bird and shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of sports journalism. The conversation also touches on the significance of player dynamics and resilience in sports, wrapping up with Bill's betting picks for the NFL weekend.
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Celtics' Careless Plays
- Jackie MacMullan was surprised by the Celtics' careless turnovers, especially the frequency of three-on-none situations.
- She believes this reflects poorly on their effort, especially given their significant deficit in the third quarter.
Celtics' Lost Momentum
- Bill Simmons believes the Celtics lost momentum at the end of the second quarter by slowing down the pace.
- He feels their strength lies in athleticism and pushing the pace, not half-court sets.
Turning Point Play
- Jackie MacMullan recounts a pivotal jump ball play involving Bam Adebayo and Jay Crowder's four-point play.
- This sequence, she believes, signaled the Celtics' impending loss.