In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (aka GMAC) to break down the Lakers' elimination at the hands of Timberwolves, and the Rockets surviving Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors. 

01:10 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 5 REACTION

33:53 - PRIZEPICKS!

35:44 - SKIMS!

37:11 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 5 REACTION!

48:47 - FINAL THOUGHTS

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon  to break down a full night of NBA Playoff action, whcih included the Nuggets blow out win over the Clippers, the Pacers stunning comeback in the final minute of overtime to eliminate the Bucks and begin all Giannis trade speculation,  the Celtics advancing after eliminating the Magic and the Pistons avoiding elimination by outlasting the Knicks in MSG (joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC).

01:50 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 5 REACTION

28:17 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 5 REACTION

46:58 - WHAT HAPPENS WITH GIANNIS?

1:07:25 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 5 REACTION

1:13:05 - WARRIORS/ROCKETS GAME 5 REACTION

1:20:00 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 5 REACTON

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to talk about the NBA Playoff games from over the weekend! We'll start with Lakers-Wolves, then go to Knicks-Pistons (joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC ) before going through Saturday's games - Nuggets/Clippers, Rockets/Warriors, Thunder-Grizzlies - before wrapping up with Cavs/Heat & Pacers/Bucks where Dame Lillard went down with what is feared to be a significant achilles injuiry. 

02:00 - NFL Draft Recap: Why did Shedeur Sanders fall to the 5th round?

14:12 - TIMBERWOLVES/LAKERS GAME 4 REACTION

35:12 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 4 REACTION

1:17:36 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 3 REACTION

1:31:17 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 4 REACTION

1:44:26 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 4 REACTION

1:50:26 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 4/SERIES REACTION

1:57:25 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 3 REACTION

1:59:00 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 4 REACTION

2:02:24 - DAME LILLARD INJURED: WHAT'S NEXT FOR MILWAUKEE?

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In this editon of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to  recap a crazy night in the NBA Playoffs where the Thunder came back from 29 points down to beat the Grizzlies following a Ja Morant injury. They also briefly discuss the Clippers blowout win over the Nuggets before being joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC to break down a thrilling Knicks/Pistons game 3 where New York took a 2-1 lead in the series at Little Ceasers Arena.

01:55 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 3 REACTION

27:16 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 3 REACTION

40:00 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 3 REACTION

1:13:32 - EVAN MOBLEY WINS DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down Wedensday night in the NBA playoffs, where Jimmy Butler got injured, Paolo Banchero tried to push Orlando to a valiant win over Boston, and a 3-point barrage led the Cavaliers to a 2-0 series lead. 

02:45 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 2 REACTION

36:00 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 2 REACTION

54:10 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 2 REACTION

1:04:55 - PELICANS HIRE JOE DUMARS & TROY WEAVER

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio aka GMAC to break down the NBA playoffs. We start with Lakers-Wolves and then move to the Pacers defeating the Bucks to take a 2-0 lead in that series. We'll also chat briefly about Oklahoma City versus Memphis.  

01:00 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 2 REACTION

31:23 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 2 REACTION

50:19 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 2 REACTION

1:01:15 - NBA NEWS

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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to game 2 of Nuggets/Clippers & Pistons/Knicks before going through every Game 1 from the NBA playoffs opening weekend & discussing the start each first round series is off to. 

03:40 - NUGGETS/CLIPPERS GAME 2 REACTION

25:27 - KNICKS/PISTONS GAME 2 REACTION

57:01 - ROCKETS/WARRIORS GAME 1 REACTION

1:15:00 - LAKERS/TIMBERWOLVES GAME 1 REACTION

1:25:08 - PACERS/BUCKS GAME 1 REACTION

1:31:48 - THUNDER/GRIZZLIES GAME 1 REACTION

1:39:13 - CELTICS/MAGIC GAME 1 REACTION

1:40:47 - CAVALIERS/HEAT GAME 1 REACTION

1:44:00 - NBA AWARDS FINALISTS

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In part 2 of 2 of this NBA Awards edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon make their OFFICIAL picks NBA MVP & all 3 All-NBA Teams!

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In part 1 of 2 of this NBA Awards edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon make their OFFICIAL picks for Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of ther Year, Coach of the Year, All-Defense Teams & All-Rookie Teams!

06:27 - Defensive Player of the Year

26:16 - 1st Team All-Defense

31:00 - 2nd Team All-Defense

43:16 - Rookie of the Year

51:38 - 1st Team All-Rookie

56:51 - 2nd Team All-Rookie

1:05:40 - Most Improved Player

1:14:32 - Sixth Man of the Year

1:22:52 - Coach of the Year

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Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to break down the end of the NBA regular season, Clippers-Warriors, the Nuggets getting the four seed, the Wolves getting into the playoffs, the Warriors falling to the play-in, and more. Then, they go through the playoff matchup breakdowns for the four series that we know so far! Knicks-Pistons, Pacers-Bucks, Clippers-Nuggets and Wolves-Lakers. 

03:04 - Final Day of the NBA Season Recap

27:28 - Previewing NBA Play-In Week

44:01 - Lakers vs Timberwolves (Series Preview)

1:00:14 - Nuggets vs Clippers (Series Preview)

1:12:48 - Mike Malone/Calvin Booth Fired (REACTION)

1:18:20 - Pacers vs Bucks (Series Preview)

1:29:15 - Knicks vs Pistons (Series Preview)

1:55:55 - Hoops Summit Recap

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