The Bill Simmons Podcast

The Durant Game With Chris Ryan. Plus Dallas Dysfunction and Clips-Jazz With Jonathan Tjarks.

Jun 16, 2021

Chris Ryan, a Contributor to The Ringer, breaks down Kevin Durant's jaw-dropping 49-point performance in Game 5 against the Bucks, analyzing in-game adjustments and the impact of James Harden's injury. Jonathan Tjarks, a Writer for The Ringer, dives into the Mavericks' front office turmoil and the challenges surrounding Luka Doncic, while reflecting on the Clippers-Jazz matchup and Kristaps Porzingis's trade potential. The conversation is packed with insights on playoff dynamics and team strategies.

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Episode guests

Jonathan Tjarks

Chris Ryan

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Analyzing Key Performances in Playoff Basketball

16min

A Deep Dive into Adversity on the Court

5min

Strategic Showdowns: Bucs vs. Opponents

10min

Analyzing Playoff Pressure

8min

Team Dynamics and Podcasting Humor

2min

Battles and Basketball: Personal and Professional Journeys

24min

Exploring Trade Scenarios and Salary Cap Challenges in the NBA

4min

NBA Playoff Dynamics: Clippers vs. Jazz

23min

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Kevin Durant’s incredible performance in the Nets’ Game 5 comeback win over the Bucks. They talk about Durant’s 49 points in 48 minutes, the Bucks’ questionable in-game adjustments, James Harden’s hamstring injury, Game 6 predictions, and more (3:00). Then Bill talks with Jonathan Tjarks about a report from The Athletic that there is friction in the Mavericks' front office, the lack of talent surrounding Luka Doncic on the Mavericks roster, looking back on the Clippers-Mavericks Round 1 series, Kristaps Porzingis’s trade value, and more (46:00). They also cover the Jazz-Clippers Round 2 series, the Clippers’ Game 4 win, and more (1:14:30).

Host: Bill Simmons

Guests: Chris Ryan and Jonathan Tjarks

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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