Game Theory

Game Theory

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Game Theory episodes

  • Pacers STEAL GAME 1 IN CLASSIC OVER KNICKS & Thunder/Timberwolves REACTIONS | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to a HISTORIC comeback/collapse at Madsion Square Garden in Game 1 between the Knicks & Pacers (1:11) before then discussing Game 1 of Thunder/Timberwolves (34:18) & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the 2025 NBA MVP (58:50).  

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    1 hr 24 min
  • OKC Wins Game 7, Western Conference Finals Preview and 2025 NBA Draft Q+A | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the Western Conference Finals, Game 7 of Nuggets-Thunder, and do an NBA Draft Q+A.  

    03:34 - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 7 RECAP & REACTION
    21:59 - WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS PREVIEW
    46:40 - NBA DRAFT Q& A
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    2 hr 24 min
  • Knicks Beat Celtics, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals | NBA Draft Combine! | Game Theory Podcast

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the Knicks defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6 to move to the Eastern Conference Finals. Then, they'll break down the NBA Draft Combine, what matters, what doesn't, and go from there.  

    01:39 - KNICKS/TIMBERWOLVES TRADE WAS A WIN-WIN
    04:42 - KNICKS/CELTICS GAME 6 RECAP & REACTION
    14:51 - KNICKS VS PACERS PREVIEW
    41:05 - NBA COMBINE RECAP & REACTION
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    1 hr 39 min
  • OKC Survives Jokic, Pacers Advance, Knicks Up 3-1, Tatum Injury Fallout & Next Steps for BOS/CLE | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) for a full recap of the NBA Playoffs today, including Game 5 between DEN/OKC, IND advancing past CLE, NY going up 3-1 vs BOS, the tragic achilles injury for Jayson Tatum, where BOS/CLE now go from here and much more!

    01:40 - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 5 REACTION
    28:00 - PACERS ADVANCE TO ECF FOR 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR!
    48:28 - KNICKS TAKE 3-1 LEAD VS CELTICS
    1:07:55 - JAYSON TATUM TEARS ACHILLES/WHERE DOES BOSTON GO FROM HERE?
    1:21:08 - WHAT DO THE CAVS DO NOW / IS THE EAST WIDE OPEN?
    1:34:34 - WARRIORS/TIMBERWOLVES SERIES THOUGHTS
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    1 hr 50 min
  • NBA Mock Draft Post 2025 Lottery Show LIVE | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery is now complete, as is the draft order for the top 14 picks! Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down what this means and give our latest Mock Draft predictions. 

    02:00 - THE DALLAS MAVERICKS WIN THE NBA DRAFT LOTTERY (REACTION)
    11:53 - THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS HAVE THE #2 PICK (REACTION)
    35:13 - REMAINING 2025 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY RESULTS (REACTION)
    57:37 - 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT (POST-LOTTERY EDITION)
    2:02:11 - MOCK DRAFT RESULTS
    2:03:00 - JAYTON TATUM INJURY REACTION
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    2 hr 8 min
  • Nuggets STEAL Game 3 vs. OKC Thunder | Cavs beat Pacers | Wolves/Warriors Tied 1-1 | NBA Playoffs

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is here to break down the 2025 NBA Playoffs along with Bryce Simon. We'll talk the Cleveland Cavaliers blowing out the Indiana Pacers to get the series back to 2-1, the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder series, and then the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves being tied at 1-1. 

    01:26 - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 3 REACTION
    38:44 - CAVALIERS/PACERS GAME 3 REACTION
    55:56 - TIMBERWOLVES/WARRIORS GAME 2 REACTION
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    1 hr 18 min
  • KNICKS COME BACK, Up 2-0 on Celtics, Thunder Rout Nuggets, Pacers up 2-0 | NBA Playoffs REACTION | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie joins Bryce Simon to break down the Knicks somehow sweeping the Celtics on the road to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semis, the Thunder coming back with a vengeance against Denver and routing the Nuggets, and then we'll talk a bit about the Pacers being up 2-0 on the Cavs.  

    1:20 - KNICKS/CELTICS GAME 1 & 2 REACTION
    47:27 - PACERS/CAVALIERS GAME 1 & 2 REACTION
    1:07:55  - NUGGETS/THUNDER GAME 1 & 2 REACTION
    1:23:47 - WARRIORS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 1 & STEPH CURRY INJURY REACTION
    1:32:00 - REC CENTER - BRYCE HAS SEEN THE PITT!!!
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    1 hr 37 min
  • 2025 NBA MOCK DRAFT! Pre-Lottery Edition | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for another NBA Mock Draft with Lottery just one week away!

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    2 hr 45 min
  • Warriors-Rockets Game 7 REACTIONS! Plus, Pacers-Cavs G1, and DEN-LAC G7! | GAME THEORY PODCAST

    In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down Warriors-Rockets Game 7 & previewing the next round matchup vs the Timberwolves. They also disucss the Nuggets blowout win in Game 7 vs the Clippers & upcoming matchup vs OKC before reacting to Game 1 between the Cavs & Pacers and a brief preview of Knicks/Celtics. 

    01:55 WARRIORS/ROCKETS GAME 7
    44:57 PACERS/CAVALIERS GAME 1
    1:21:10 CLIPPERS/NUGGETS GAME 7
    1:37:10 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS
    1:48:53 TRIVIA!
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    2 hr 3 min
  • ROCKETS/WARRIORS REACTION! PLUS: Knicks survive DET & LAC forces game 7 vs DEN | GAME THEORY POCAST

    In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to break down Warriors-Rockets Game 6 before going through Clippers/Nuggets, Knicks/Pistons, Gregg Popovich stepping away from coaching, some NBA draft trivia and much more!

    01:40 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 6 REACTION
    30:18 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 6 REACTION
    42:50 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 6 REACTION
    1:09:30 - GRIZZLIES HIRE TUOMAS IISALO
    1:11:29 - GREG POPAVICH STEPS AWAY FROM COACHING; SPURS HIRE MITCH JOHNSON
    1:17:01 - NBA DRAFT TRIVIA!
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    1 hr 31 min

About Game Theory

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Sam Vecenie talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.

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