In episode 12 of X’s & O’s Dei Lynam and Coach Lynam discuss the disappointing end to the Sixers season. They also evaluate the job done by the organization’s big three; Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid, and James Harden. Below is a map of where the conversation goes. Enjoy!

3:26 The Sixers in game six were never able to get comfortable

5:00 The free throw attempts for James and Joel; numbers that swing a game

5:55 Jimmy Butler was the best player in the series and was never forced to be uncomfortable… but than the three point would have come into greater play

8:25 How would you now grade the James Harden trade?

11:25 What do you do to this roster to give yourself a better chance to get out of the second round? OC.. where this league is right now.

14:10 The development of Tyrese Maxey… top three improved players this year.

15:00 Can you develop Matisse Thybulle in a way that Maxey developed this year?

17:10 Evaluating Doc Rivers

21:20 The game seven loss to Atlanta Hawks last year and the Game six loss to Miami Heat this year were totally different in Coach Lynam’s eyes

28:14 Dallas had not gotten out of the first round… Luka needed to get better… clutch free throw shooting…don’t turn it over… Luka took it to heart

29:45 Talking about the Brunson family; Jalen and dad Rick.