Published Jun 14, 2022

Did the Celtics Just Blow the Title? | With Kevin Hench

Bill Simmons and Kevin Hench delve into the Celtics' Game 5 struggles, spotlighting Tatum's inconsistency and pivotal turnovers, while dissecting the Warriors' strategic edge and making bold series predictions on the NBA finals.

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Celtics' ChallengesBill Simmons and Kevin Hench analyze the Celtics' Game 5 loss, focusing on Jayson Tatum's inconsistent performance, the bench's struggles, and critical turnovers that shifted the game's momentum.

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Warriors' StrengthsNext, Bill Simmons and Kevin Hench analyze the pivotal contributions from key Warriors players and the strategic coaching decisions that influenced the series outcome.

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Game PredictionsNext, Bill Simmons and Kevin Hench analyze the impact of key players and predict the series outcome. They discuss the Celtics' defensive strengths and the importance of seizing championship opportunities.

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