The Bill Simmons Podcast Tatum’s No-No-Yes Game, Jokic Runs Amok, KD’s Lost Year, and GSW-LAL Predictions With Kevin Hench and Rob Mahoney
May 12, 2023
This conversation features Kevin Hench, a passionate Boston sports fan, and Rob Mahoney from The Ringer, delving into the intense Celtics-Sixers series. They dissect Jayson Tatum's thrilling ups and downs, pondering which team faces more pressure. Mahoney sheds light on Nikola Jokic's stellar performance in the Nuggets' victory over the Suns and the Phoenix team's offseason prospects. The duo also predicts the Warriors' chances in a critical Game 7 against the Lakers, alongside thoughts on the Heat’s potential playoff completion against the Knicks.
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Tatum's Oscar Slap
- Jason Tatum's Game 6 performance was compared to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars.
- Bill Simmons questioned if Tatum's career could recover after his poor shooting.
Boston Fan Fatigue
- Kevin Hench and Bill Simmons discussed the emotional toll of being Boston sports fans.
- They questioned if the age of 35 brings relief from the intense emotional swings.
Tatum's Redemption
- Bill Simmons recounted the final minutes of Game 6, highlighting Tatum's comeback from a 1-for-14 start.
- Tatum hit three 3-pointers in the final minutes to secure the Celtics' win.