The Bill Simmons Podcast The Boogie Rescue, All Hail Andy Ruiz, the Feel-Good Yankees, and Game 2 Overreactions With Joe House, Kevin Clark, and JackO | The Bill Simmons Podcast
Jun 3, 2019
Joe House, a regular sports analyst, joins the conversation alongside Kevin Clark, a boxing expert from The Ringer, and JackO, Bill's witty friend. They dissect NBA Finals takeaways and speculate on Game 3, touching on strategic coaching and key injuries. Kevin shares insights on Andy Ruiz's stunning upset over Anthony Joshua and its implications for heavyweight boxing. The trio also humorously debates the struggles of the Red Sox versus the Yankees' resurgence, entwining sports with light-hearted banter about fandom and politics.
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Warriors' Advantage
- The Warriors' success is due to their high basketball IQ and ability to adjust.
- They capitalized on Toronto's aggressive perimeter defense with alley-oops.
Game 2 Doubts
- Bill Simmons bet on the Warriors to win the series.
- He texted Joe House and Sal during the game, thinking the Raptors would win.
Missed Opportunities
- The Raptors missed many open shots, failing to capitalize on key moments.
- This contrasted with Game 1, where they made crucial shots.