The Bill Simmons Podcast NBA Over/Unders, Part 2: The East With Zach Lowe and Joe House
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Oct 15, 2025 
Zach Lowe, a veteran NBA analyst from The Ringer, and Joe House, a sports journalist and podcaster, delve into the win totals of Eastern Conference teams. They dissect the Cavaliers' title hopes, ponder the Pistons' potential, and speculate on the Bucks' possible Giannis trade rumors. The duo discusses the Knicks' aspirations, analyzes the 76ers' health concerns, and breaks down the Celtics' reliance on Tatum. With a humorous take, they navigate teams like the Nets' rebuild and the Wizards' youth movement, sharing bold over/under predictions throughout.
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Cleveland’s Continuity Fuels High Ceiling
- The Cavaliers' continuity and Mobley's potential leap make a high win total plausible despite cap restrictions.
- Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons shifted to the over because the weakened East offers many winnable games.
Giannis Plus Shooting Equals Reliable Wins
- Milwaukee's added shooters plus Giannis create a floor of mid-40s wins if he plays ~65 games.
- Hosts viewed Turner as a clear upgrade and locked the Bucks as a playoff-over bet.
Expect Nonlinear Development After Major Departures
- Don't assume identity-dependent teams will maintain wins after losing core architects like Haliburton.
- Expect development to be non-linear; allow a season for Indiana to reconfigure after major departures.