The Bill Simmons Podcast

New York Wins the Title, Brunson Wins Immortality, and Knicks Fans Have a Zihuatanejo Moment With Zach Lowe 2026-06-14 03:00:00

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe go live on Netflix to react to the Knicks taking Game 5 to win the 2025-26 NBA Finals. Then they take a look at Spurs’ side of the series before recapping the most intriguing players of the playoffs and the top five stories other than the Finals.

(0:00) Intro

(1:15) NBA Finals Game 5 reactions

(9:22) Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 performance

(53:12) Wemby and the Spurs in Game 5

(01:10:12) Most intriguing players of the playoffs

(01:13:03) Top five stories other than the Finals

Host: Bill Simmons

Guest: Zach Lowe

Producers: Chia Hao Tat, Jessie Lopez, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers

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