Game Theory Podcast

Adam Spinella joins Sam Vecenie to break down the early games on the NBA Playoff slate today. First, they dive deep into Knicks-Cavs, breaking down some tape on how Jalen Brunson is dominating the Cavs' defensive plans to overhelp in the paint, and how the Cavs are not doing a good enough job in terms of offensive gameplanning to get their players the ball in the best positions to succeed, as seen by the dominant run they had in the third quarter.Then, we'll dive into Warriors-Kings and how the Warriors tied the series 2-2. Then, we'll chat some NBA Draft. Then, we break down five players that we think have the highest upside in the 2023 NBA Draft OUTSIDE of the consensus top-four upside players (Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, Amen Thompson).CHAPTERS:0:00 Knicks-Cavs Film Room Deep Dive43:58 Warriors-Kings tied at 2-21:03:30 Cam Whitmore1:18:05 GG Jackson1:30:01 Brice Sensabaugh, Nick Smith, Leonard Miller more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Vecenie goes live after the Lakers-Grizzlies Game 3 to break down all the action from that game. Then, he breaks down all of the action from earlier in the day. Russell Westbrook shines but Suns continue to take control and get a 3-1 lead against the Clippers. The Heat and Bucks play Game 3. And then the 76ers eliminated the Brooklyn Nets. Where does Brooklyn go from here.CHAPTERS0:00 How the Lakers used ONE single set to beat the Grizzlies23:24 Jimmy Butler's empty side actions beat Milwaukee32:12 Phoenix takes 3-1 lead on LA, Deandre Ayton rim runs were huge46:48 How do the Brooklyn Nets handle this offseason?1:07:55 Q: Who should the Cavs start at SF vs. New York?1:10:09 Q: How does the new second round contract exception impact the value of second round picks?1:15:20 Q: Should the Nets try to acquire Pascal Siakam? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Sam Vecenie jumps on the podcast and breaks down what we saw in the NBA on Thursday night, with the Nets and 76ers playing the strangest NBA Playoff game that I can remember; the Warriors pulling one back against the Kings behind Stephen Curry and a huge Kevon Looney performance; and then the Suns pulling one out against a Russell Westbrook-Norman Powell-led Clippers that were very game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode with Mark Schindler, we break down everything we've seen from the four Western Conference Playoff series being played thus far between the Lakers and Grizzlies (Tied 1-1), Suns and Clippers (Tied 1-1), Kings and Warriors (Kings Up 2-0), and Nuggets-Timberwolves (Nuggets up 2-0).We dive into each series, and explain what's going on in terms of Xs and Os, scheme, and honestly sometimes just the bigger picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode with Adam Spinella, we break down everything we've seen from the four Eastern Conference Playoff series being played thus far between the Celtics and Hawks (Celtics up 2-0), Cavaliers and Knicks (Tied 1-1), Nets and 76ers (76ers Up 2-0), and Bucks and Heat (Heat up 1-0).We dive into each series, and explain what's going on in terms of Xs and Os, scheme, and honestly sometimes just the bigger picture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Spinella joins the show! We dive into the Play-In Games that we've seen thus far, including Oklahoma City's win, the Lakers win, and much more. Then, we talk a bit about the Mavericks and their decision to tank at the end of the regular season. Was it the right thing to do? Finally, we chat about NBA Draft Prospects who have decided to return to school for the 2023-24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Schindler joins Sam Vecenie to break down their picks for NBA Awards in 2022-23. It's an insane class. An insane group of candidates. We dive deep into MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, All-Defense teams and All-NBA teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Vorkunov from The Athletic joins the show and we break down exactly what new details are in the new collective bargaining agreement, from new basketball-related income additions for the players, to new trade rules, to some of the internal ownership battle dynamics that seem to have unfolded over these negotiations that have led to some of these more strict spending rules on a team-by-team basis.We'll also chat briefly about the NCAA Title game, where UConn did what was expected and rolled San Diego State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Spinella joins the show and we break down the race for the Play-in Tournament in the NBA, especially in the Western Conference. We'll talk Lakers, Wolves a bit, Pelicans, Mavericks, Warriors, Clippers, Thunder! And in the East we'll break down if Miami can catch Brooklyn for the No. 6 seed quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Schindler joins the show today and we dive into the NBA. We hit four topics. First, what do we think of the Wolves now that Karl-Anthony Towns is back and the team is playing well? Second, do we buy the Immanuel Quickley Sixth Man of the Year hype? Third, what do we think of the Kristaps Porzingis extension? Fourth, do we buy the Lakers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.