Seth Partnow

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour convene for an early August listener mailbag episode. What's their favorite catch-all stat? Does roster continuity matter? Can Dave actually fly? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth Partnow, Director of North American Sports at StatsBomb and NBA analyst for The Athletic, dives into the transformative role of data science in basketball. He discusses the rise of the three-pointer and how analytics have reshaped shooting strategies and player evaluations. Seth highlights the complexities of player attribution in a team sport compared to baseball's direct metrics. Additionally, he explores how the focus on skill has overtaken the importance of height in basketball, influencing modern gameplay and coaching strategies.

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the playoffs, analyzing the Suns' struggles and potential moves for the Lakers like acquiring Brony James. They delve into player performances, coaching decisions, and team strategies in the NBA playoffs, highlighting intense matchups, key plays, and player aggressiveness.

Mo Dakhil, Seth Partnow, and Dave DuFour discuss Thunder dominance over the Mavericks, Celtics playoff offense, Timberwolves surprising win over the Nuggets, and Knicks vs. Pacers pace of play. They analyze player performance, MVP considerations, and strategic game planning in the playoffs.

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the first meeting between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama, the In-Season Tournament, Minnesota's winning streak, problems with the Clippers, and the fun Pacers.

Seth Partnow discusses his NBA tiers on the podcast. Topics include LeBron's decline, player rankings, the impact of injuries on team performance, and the importance of reliability for championship success.

Seth Partnow, the Manager of Data Science at the NBA for Penn Interactive and author of "The Mid-Range Theory," dives deep into basketball analytics. He discusses the evolution of the three-point shot and its impact on game quality. The conversation also touches on the struggling Philadelphia 76ers and their playoff prospects, as well as the strategic battle between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. Partnow explores potential rule changes to maintain competitive balance and assesses the promising future dynamics of the NBA.

Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss the Boston Celtics' NBA championship win, reflect on their success, analyze the strength of the Eastern Conference, emphasize the importance of defense and two-way players, and explore strategies for building championship teams in the NBA.

NBA analysts Seth Partnow, Mo Dakhil, and Dave DuFour discuss Kristaps Porzingis' injury impact on the NBA Finals, defensive challenges in the series, players' performances, and the debate on NBA coaching openings, including Lakers head coaching position.

NBA analysts Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil, along with writer Dave DuFour, discuss NBA Finals questions including defensive strategies, coaching performances, and X-factors. They debate the best player in the world and predict outcomes for the upcoming series. The podcast also includes lighthearted discussions about non-alcoholic beer and jewelry collections inspired by artistic influences.