Knicks win it all, and Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe unpack the title clincher live
This preview is based on the published show notes, not the full audio. Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react live to the Knicks winning Game 5 of the 2025-26 NBA Finals, with a spotlight on Jalen Brunson, the Spurs’ side of the series, standout playoff players, and the biggest non-Finals storylines.
This episode looks built for listeners who want immediate postgame reaction after a championship clincher. Based on the show notes, Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe for a live-on-Netflix conversation centered on the Knicks winning Game 5 to capture the 2025-26 NBA Finals. The clearest draw is the emotional and historical angle around New York finally winning the title, paired with a specific focus on Jalen Brunson’s Game 5 performance. If you’re curious how Simmons and Lowe frame Brunson’s place in Knicks lore, that appears to be a major part of the discussion. The episode also seems to go beyond celebration. The notes indicate a substantial look at the Spurs’ side of the series, including Wemby and Game 5, which should appeal to listeners who want more than just the winner’s perspective. From there, the conversation broadens into bigger-picture playoff analysis: the most intriguing players of the postseason and the top five stories outside the Finals. If you’re deciding whether to listen, this seems like a strong pick if you want a mix of instant reaction, star-focused analysis, and a wider playoff wrap-up rather than a narrow game recap. Since this is only a preview from the show notes, expect the actual episode to supply the tone, arguments, and any deeper takeaways.
About this episode
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 Brought to you by PayPal. Learn more at paypal.com #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA®️ COURTSIDE ’25 to ’26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices