The Bill Simmons Podcast Luka’s Heater, Wemby’s Bid, and Stealth Winners of the NBA Season With Zach Lowe
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Mar 23, 2026 
Zach Lowe, veteran NBA writer and analyst known for deep game and roster breakdowns. They debate Luka Doncic’s hot stretch and MVP case. They probe Victor Wembanyama’s defensive dominance and title ceiling. They name stealth winners of the season and dissect Giannis’s trade value and cheap center breakouts.
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Luka's 'Zip' Made The Difference
- Zach described Luka's recent 'zip' — faster, more decisive drives and defensive plays — possibly from over a minor injury or just a change in pace.
- Bill observed LeBron visibly buying into Luka's role, which aided the team's flow.
Fans Riling Luka Could Backfire Or Ignite Him
- Bill recounted a fan-suggested idea to plant 'insider hecklers' courtside to rile Luka and spark him to score more.
- Zach joked about instructing 'the wall' to be polite after the Goga-Batadze incident that inadvertently fired Luka up.
Nuggets' Endgame Predictability Is A Concern
- Denver shows symptoms of predictability and late-game defensive lapses despite Jokic's brilliance, making them vulnerable in playoff scenarios.
- Lowe notes Jokic's post touches and Denver's endgame stagnation as concerning trends.