The Bill Simmons Podcast A Gutty Spurs Win, Angry Knicks Fans, Game 4 Thoughts, and NBA Draft Movements With Rob Mahoney and J. Kyle Mann
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Jun 9, 2026 
Rob Mahoney, film-driven NBA analyst at The Ringer, breaks down Game 3's flow, Wembanyama usage, and officiating drama. J. Kyle Mann, draft-focused prospect evaluator, analyzes top prospects, fits, and who might rise or fall on draft night. They debate tactical tweaks, matchup experiments, and playoff performance shaping draft value.
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Spurs Adjustments Exposed Knicks Rotation Gaps
- The Spurs showed they can adapt in the Finals by exploiting Knicks defensive tradeoffs and improving ball movement.
- Rob Mahoney and Bill Simmons pointed to Spurs getting Wemby into the paint early and hitting weak-side reads like Castle/fox-driven kickouts.
Spurs Defense Wore Down Knicks Late
- San Antonio's second-half defense physically disrupted Knicks flow and forced hard, low-efficiency looks.
- Mahoney highlighted frequent high pick-up pressure on Brunson and aggressive help/traps that wore NY down late.
Give Towns Cleaner Looks With Staggered Actions
- Knicks should create more airspace for Karl-Anthony Towns and avoid funneling possessions into late-clock isolation.
- Rob Mahoney suggested simpler staggered screens and off-ball movement to free up Towns and corner shooters.