Game Theory

By Barstool SportsSports Basketball

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101 min
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Game Theory episodes

September 14, 2020 How the Nuggets pushed the Clippers to Seven; Raps/Celtics; Team-building in the playoffs
Nuggets-Clippers: 0:00 to 33:30
Raptors-Celtics and team-building for the playoffs: 35:00-1:00:07
Rockets: 1:10:00 to end

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1 hr 30 min
September 09, 2020 Bucks' Demise; Billy Donovan out in OKC; NBA Draft Hot Takes with Seth Partnow
In this episode, I chat with Seth Partnow about a few topics. We start with the Milwaukee Bucks, the organization he used to work for. We chat about how the Heat series exposed some holes, what to lay at the feet of Mike Budenholer, and what to lay at the feet of the front office. And where do they go from here?

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1 hr 19 min
September 07, 2020 Raptors-Celtics, Bucks-Heat, and the Dissonance of Enjoying Football
The 400th episode of the Game Theory Podcast is super packed with three guests. First, I chat with The Athletic's Jay King about Celtics-Raptors, and where that series goes from here. Second, I talked with Basketball News' Nekias Duncan about Bucks-Heat and how that series has unfolded. Finally, I finish with Reid Forgrave, as we discuss his new book, "Love, Zac," football, and the dissonance of enjoying a sport that hurts those who participate.
Celtics-Raptors: 0:00-24:00
Bucks-Heat: 27:00-51:00
Love, Zac, and football: 51:30-end

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1 hr 21 min
September 02, 2020 Five Important Questions on the NBA Playoffs with Dave DuFour
In this episode, I chat with Dave DuFour from The Athletic. I ask Dave five important questions regarding the NBA Playoffs thus far.

1. Is the Mitchell-Murray Leap for real? Is this sustainable?
2. Do the Raptors have enough offensive firepower to overcome the Celtics and make this a series at least?
3. Who is the second best player in the Eastern conference right now?
4. What is Mike Budenholzer doing?
5. Clippers and Lakers get a big rest advantage against their opponents. Does this matter, and are they still on a collision course?

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50 min
August 31, 2020 Mitchell-Murray Duel; Bubble Takeaways for the Draft; Luka as Draft Prospect;
Matt Pennie joins the podcast. We open talking about Donovan Mitchell and Jamal Murray dueling in Orlando. What is happening? How have they gotten on such fire? Also, what has their developmental trajectory looked like from when they were prospects til now, setting the world on fire?

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1 hr 4 min
August 28, 2020 Bucks Protest; Jazz-Nuggets; NBA Draft with Tony Jones
In this episode, I chat with The Athletic's own Tony Jones. We talk for 43 minutes at the top about the Bucks' walkout, and why it was so important in the construct of sports yesterday. And how despite what those making disingenuous arguments will tell you, it DID matter.

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1 hr 31 min
August 24, 2020 The Demise of the 76ers and the Rise of Luka
A two-part episode today. First, I chat with Derek Bodner to break down the demise of the Philadelphia 76ers over the last four years. All of the missteps that led to a 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Boston Celtics.

Then, I chat with Tim Cato, and we discuss Luka Doncic, and the Mavericks-Clippers series that has quickly become the most exciting in the league.

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1 hr 27 min
August 21, 2020 NBA Draft Lottery Reaction; Saddiq Bey Interview
A two-parter! In the first half of the episode, I chat with John Hollinger about the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery, which took place on Thursday night. What do we think of this draft and potential trades that are on the table with the order finally set? Then in the second half, I talk to Villanova forward and potential first round pick Saddiq Bey. Bey won the Julius Erving Award this season as a small forward, and is expected to be taken in the top-20 of the NBA Draft.

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1 hr 1 min
August 17, 2020 NBA Playoff Preview; Kings/Vlade split w/ Mo Dakhil
In this episode, Mo Dakhil joins, we break down everything that's happening in the NBA Bubble in Orlando. First, we chat about the Kings' split with Vlade Divac as Joe Dumars seemingly takes over as the lead basketball ops guy in Sacramento. Then, we break down each playoff series and talk Blazers-Grizzlies.
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1 hr 27 min
August 13, 2020 How can the NCAA save college basketball? Isaiah Stewart Interview
First, Rob Dauster joins, and we break down all of the news in the NCAA regarding college football cancellations, and whether or not the college basketball season can be saved. Then, I interview Isaiah Stewart out of Washington, a likely first round pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft

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1 hr 23 min

About Game Theory

From the publisher's feed

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.