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Sixers Science: Investigative NBA Analytics

15 Episodes

58 minutes | Dec 12, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #14: Okafor & Other Trades
The Sixers Science team discusses the Jahlil Okafor trade (00:50), the latest Markelle Fultz update (16:02), Joel Embiid's back tightness (34:56) and some trade conjectures floating around the interwebs (37:45).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
73 minutes | Dec 4, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #13: Go Ahead, Hack-A-Ben
The Sixers Science team talks about the implications of Hack-A-Ben. Then, Randy, Eric and Mike discuss Dario's fit and Embiid's improvements. Mike gets into his disdain for Celtic's fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
85 minutes | Nov 28, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #12: Robert Covington, Top 30 Player?
In this episode of Sixers Science, Mike, Randy & Eric discuss a range of topics including: Markelle Fultz' progression, Dario Saric's trade value, JJ Redick's return on investment and where Robert Covington ranks amongst his peers.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
62 minutes | Nov 10, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #11: Spike Eskin
Spike Eskin, from the Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast & SportsRadio 94.1 WIP, joins the Sixers Science team to discuss Ben Simmons' start, the Sixers' future free agent movements and why Brad Stevens' regular season coaching is a bad omen for Celtics fans.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
86 minutes | Nov 1, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #10: Early Season Reactions
The Sixers Science team discusses their takeaways from the Sixers first 7 games. Topics include: Ben Simmons' performance, Joel Embiid's low blocks production, Dario Saric's poor play, Markelle Fultz' shoulder, Brett Brown's Coaching Tactics, the rise of "3J" McConnell, is Vegan Jah toast, and Amir Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
74 minutes | Oct 12, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #9: Ben Simmons Future Hall of Famer?
The Sixers Science team unveils a newly developed metric with the namesake of an all-timer, using it to compare Ben Simmons' projections with NBA greats. Also discussed: Markelle Fultz' free throws & reactions to Joel Embiid vs. the Nets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54 minutes | Oct 6, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #8: Best Lineup Challenge
For the first time, the entire Sixers Science crew joins the podcast to discuss which lineup they think will have the largest net positive rating, and who will finish out games.  We will keep track of each person's lineup throughout the year, and surely keep you informed on who's the leader of the pack.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57 minutes | Sep 29, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #7: Stats Guru's New Metric
NBA Statistics Guru Jacob Goldstein explains the shooting efficiency metric he developed, called Efficere. We look at Sixers past and present, and a couple of the NBA's star players.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
42 minutes | Sep 21, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #6: Sixers Beat Writer Tom Moore
On Episode #6, we had the privilege of talking with Sixers beat writer Tom Moore, who's covered the team for almost three decades. We discuss topics ranging from Joel Embiid's health to Ben Simmons shoot, while also getting the inside scoop on the organization's expectations for the upcoming season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45 minutes | Sep 16, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #5: The Big Men (Part 2)
(Part 2) The Sixers Science team tackles the backup big-men situation behind Joel Embiid. We talk about the development of Richaun Holmes, how Amir Johnson can contribute, if Jahlil Okafor will see the court, and discuss the dear departed Nerlens Noel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50 minutes | Sep 14, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #5: The Big Men (Part 1)
The Sixers Science team tackles the backup big-men situation behind Joel Embiid. We talk about the development of Richaun Holmes, how Amir Johnson can contribute, if Jahlil Okafor will see the court, and discuss the dear departed Nerlens Noel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36 minutes | Sep 7, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #4: Special Guest Dean Oliver
We had the privilege of hosting Dean Oliver, one of the pioneers of basketball analytics. Dean gave us the inside scoop on some of the most pressing issues in basketball analytics today, including the process of incorporating actionable data analysis into your game plan, the most common statistical pitfalls, the Celtics future, and the evolution of small-ball lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
60 minutes | Aug 25, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #3: The Kyrie/IT Trade
The Sixers Science Team breaks down the Cavaliers/Celtics trade, analyzing who won, and the implications of the trade for this year and beyond. (Better than The Ringer reaction pod)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50 minutes | Aug 19, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #2: Sixers Salary Cap Situation & The Pitfalls of Defensive Metrics
In this episode, we bring on NBA Salary Cap Guru Jeff Siegel to dive into the Sixers cap situation. We also break down various defensive metrics, showing which statistics have utility, and which have major pitfalls. Last, we talk about Robert Covington's as an outside-shooter.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52 minutes | Aug 11, 2017
Sixers Science Episode #1: 2017-18 Season Predictions
Topics covered include Sixers Offensive Sets, our predictions for the Sixers 2017-18 season, and project Markelle Fultz's true-shooting percentage. We also launch our running Liberty Ballers Mailbag segment where we answer questions from fans of the podcast, selected by highest popularity.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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