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Thinking Basketball Thinking Basketball
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4.8 • 800 Ratings
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Ben Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball (and author of Thinking Basketball the book) goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory with co-host Cody Houdek, and a variety of guests ranging from journalists to former players.
Ideal for fans interested in Xs and Os, stats & analytics, coaching and team strategy and adjustments, in-depth breakdowns on player strengths and weaknesses, and who is better and who is best in the NBA. (GOAT debates!) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support
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#269: Denver is alive! + The Robert Horry Award
The Nuggets are apparently not dead despite the rumors – who is in the driver's seat in that series with 3 games remaining between Denver and the Minnesota Timberwolves? Who has the edge between the Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder right now? Plus, the Role Player of the Playoffs. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
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#268: No more Luka-ball!? Bizarro Cavs strike
What did the Mavericks do that was so radically different with Luka Doncic from Game 1? Eric Pincus from Bleacher Report and Sports Business Classroom stops by to discuss Game 2 between Oklahoma City and Dallas. Plus, the Cavs find a way to attack the Celtics and take Game 2. Follow @EricPincus. Sign up for Sports Business Classroom with code THINKING BASKETBALLwww.sportsbusinessclassroom.com
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#267: Wolves-Nuggets insanity + Mavs-Thunder preview
Why are the Wolves destroying the Nuggets? How good is their defense? Will it keeps up? We break down that series, along with previewing the other Western Conference Semifinal playoff series between the Thunder and the Dallas Mavericks. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up for Sports Business Classroom with code THINKING BASKETBALLwww.sportsbusinessclassroom.com
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#266: Best players of Round 1
Who were the best players of the First round of the playoffs? Ben selects his 1st and 2nd team All-NBA teams based on the opening round of the 2024 playoffs, factoring in opponent quality, role and more. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up for Sports Business Classroom with code THINKING BASKETBALL www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com
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#265: Wolves-Nuggets, Mavs-Clippers, Knicks on brink
The Wolves are the first team to advanced in the 2024 NBA playoffs, and we break down a potential matchup with the Nuggets, the Mavs size and the Clippers offense without Kawhi Leonard and the physical Knicks-76ers series. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
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#264: Size + Defense dominate the start of the playoffs
We break down the thrilling Game 1 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New Yorks Knicks, the stunning Clippers victory over the Mavs and their gameplan for Luka, and discuss the physical and change in officiating during the first weekend of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Plus out top-8 home court atmospheres. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
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Customer Reviews
Great
Thank you. Go Cody!
Excellent
Great insight. Bets NBA pod IMO
Wen >>>>
Best ball pod ever. But we do need more Sole Ben pods