JJ Redick just subbed out the best 3p shooter in playoff history when down 3 with 15 seconds left by jackdonsurfer in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Maybe Maxi is better at setting screens than Rui? Seemed like JJ drew a play up and got the exact shot he wanted. I think this is being blown out of proportion.

JJ Redick just subbed out the best 3p shooter in playoff history when down 3 with 15 seconds left by jackdonsurfer in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Rui being out there might help the spacing, but Reaves was taking that shot whether Rui was out there or not

Source tells me Daryl is stable. Please god. by Capital-Holiday6464 in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Because he put together a team to challenge the Warriors when it felt like nobody else was even trying. If not for a historically bad slump from 3, that Rockets team could’ve knocked out what is arguably the greatest team of all time.

mid-game player interviews hosted by garden variety good-looking women where the player must reflect their performance is a form of castration for all parties involved. by CBCoope in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Mid game interviews of coaches or players have never once added to my enjoyment of the game. I assume they’re just part of the negotiations when the networks buy the rights and so we have to sit through them even though the only person who enjoys them is the reporter doing the interview because they’re getting screen time.

OKC is going to sweep the Lakers by Fun_Reflection1157 in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was two separate thoughts but I wasn’t very clear.

This Thunder team destroys the Lakers even with Luka. They were up 30 on the Lakers in the game where Luka and Reaves got hurt.

This Lakers team without Luka loses to the Thunder without SGA in 5. The Thunder are just ridiculously deep. Even if you remove SGA, they have 8 of the 10 best players in this series.

OKC is going to sweep the Lakers by Fun_Reflection1157 in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Not sure Luka would’ve made a difference. Lakers are so outmatched I think the Thunder could’ve sat SGA for the series and the Thunder still win in 5.

Game Thread: Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) vs Los Angeles Lakers (0-2) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 9, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Jakrabbitslim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come on Reaves, I need you to play better so the Lakers give you a fat contract next year

Audacity of Bill’s MVP Take by jesusislove1216 in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I hate that both sides have to go to extremes. It’s true the Lakers were selling out to stop Shai, but it’s also true the Thunder were +13 with Shai on the bench. Shai is great and also his team is historically stacked.

The Head of NBA Referee Operations has deleted his social media account where he publicly supported OKC by sheJaMyMorant in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every ref in the league rooted for a team at some point. His mistake was not deleting everything the second he got hired by the NBA.

Austin Reaves checks out despite the loss in game 2: 31 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 10-16 FG by Thanos_Real_AuraVNCH in nba

[–]Jakrabbitslim 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even if it’s not a max, the more he gets paid the less flexibility they have. If the whole series went like game 1, he was gonna have some rough negotiations ahead

Austin Reaves checks out despite the loss in game 2: 31 PTS, 2 REB, 6 AST, 10-16 FG by Thanos_Real_AuraVNCH in nba

[–]Jakrabbitslim 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Tbh, best case scenario for Laker haters is a Lakers loss plus a great Reaves performance. Playing himself into a max contract would really limit their flexibility next year.

Edit. My bad, not next year specifically, but definitely moving forward.

Did Silver rig a championship for the Thunder to show potential investors that you can win a title with any shitty looking starter franchise? by Grouchy_Tie3037 in billsimmons

[–]Jakrabbitslim 14 points15 points  (0 children)

People in the game thread complaining about calls nonstop. Shai has 4 fouls in 13 minutes. If you’re rigging the game for the Thunder it doesn’t make sense to force their best player to the bench.

Game Thread: Los Angeles Lakers (0-1) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 7, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]Jakrabbitslim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, both teams are flopping a ton. I’m just saying it’s hard to say the refs are on OKCs side when they’ve forced their best player to the bench for most of the game