The Bill Simmons Podcast Celts-Bucks Lessons, L.A.'s Looming Playoff Palooza, and Best ‘WrestleMania 39’ Story Lines With Rob Mahoney, David Shoemaker, and Kazeem Famuyide
Mar 31, 2023
Rob Mahoney, a writer for The Ringer, dives into the Celtics' recent sweeping victory over the Bucks, discussing player dynamics and the MVP race. Meanwhile, David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide bring the excitement of WrestleMania 39 to life, analyzing key matches like Omos vs. Brock Lesnar and Logan Paul's surprising wrestling journey. The trio also explores evolving playoff narratives in both the NBA and WWE, highlighting the thrill of rivalries and the intense competition expected as the playoffs approach.
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Celtics' Strategic Advantage
- The Celtics demonstrated comfort against the Bucks, highlighting their strategic advantage with wing players.
- Despite Milwaukee's strengths, Boston's wing advantage and ability to exploit vulnerabilities make them a formidable opponent.
MVP Race Dynamics
- Jayson Tatum's strong performance solidified his MVP candidacy, while Giannis's subpar game hurt his chances.
- The MVP race appears to be narrowing down to Embiid and Jokic.
Shift in Conference Power
- Despite previous assumptions, the Western Conference now appears stronger than the Eastern Conference.
- The West boasts more dangerous teams and greater depth in playoff contenders.