The Bill Simmons Podcast Toronto Takes Charge, One-Man Curry, Kyrie's Future, and the Rest Fallacy With Ryen Russillo | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Jun 6, 2019
Join the lively discussion on the NBA Finals as the hosts break down Game 3's thrilling moments and individual performances, spotlighting stars like Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Curry. Delve into the intriguing debate on player rest and its effects on performance, while reflecting on the surprising rise of the Toronto Raptors. Together, they navigate Kyrie Irving’s future and the complexities of NBA trade dynamics, sprinkling humor and nostalgia throughout a captivating exploration of basketball culture.
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Curry's Performance
- Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo discuss Steph Curry's performance in Game 3 of the NBA finals.
- Despite scoring 47 points, his team lost significantly.
Toronto's Defense
- Ryen Russillo questions Toronto's defensive strategy against Steph Curry.
- He believes their close-out strategy on non-threats allows Curry too much space.
Warriors Pace
- Bill Simmons suggests the Warriors should have slowed the pace in Game 3.
- He believes a slower, more methodical approach, similar to LeBron's 2015 Finals strategy, might have been more effective.