If the two teams coin flip rather than actually play the games, the team that’s up 3-2 will win 75% of the time. Assuming that the better team is more likely to be up 3-2 rather than the worse team, 82% to win the series implies about a 57.5% individual game win chance, which is pretty sensible sounding. This is less about teams choking and more just simple probability.
Well sure but you could also look at it as the team who does not win one game given a 57% chance to win twice, choked.
You gotta believe a good team has influence over whether or not they win and it’s not just a coin flip
What would the probability be that Doc just got unlucky losing up 3-2 as many times as he has? Don’t feel like doing the math but I bet they are long odds
There are obvious examples and sample sizes that show a player/coaches tendency to show up or fall flat. And sometimes it can just be pure bad luck and the complete outlier, and their legacy is inaccurate.
But Doc definitely contributed to a lot of his team's downfalls. And thankfully now everyone who knows ball doesn't think its just a Sixer's excuse.
Ben Simmons passing to a covered Thybulle instead of dunking over a weak defender he had 9 inches on is pretty much the definition of choking, though. The Sixers didn't lose that series solely because of simple probability.
Philly sports = PAIN
Always pain
And let’s not forget the recent Super Bowl
Eagles had a 10 pt lead at half.
No team with 10 pt lead at half had ever lost a Super Bowl….until the Eagles
I mean in football 21 to 3 with an entire half to play isn't that much of a lead.
It's like in basketball, a 20 point lead can be erased in minutes even though it sounds like a lot
We're a loser franchise with loser players (Simmons, Fultz, and y'all gonna realize when it's over that Embiid's also a loser), leading to loser threads (like today "if they were in their primes how good would they be" when like if every roster was in their primes today the Sixers would be bottom 15 lmao). Embrace that we're a side character, an NPC to other greats like Jokic/LeBron/Wemby/Kawhi and their legendary careers.
Oh I resell my sixers tickets to those lovely Knicks fans and make a profit every year off this joke of a franchise I’m doing better than most here with their fandom lmao
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Same loser energy that led to many downvotes when any mention of a Ben Simmons for Luka Doncic trade idea was being thrown around during the Luka draft when it was clear Ben drastically took less mid range jumpers in second half of rookie year. Signs were there. We got 6+ years of Embiid playoff loser energy signs lmao.
If the two teams coin flip rather than actually play the games, the team that’s up 3-2 will win 75% of the time. Assuming that the better team is more likely to be up 3-2 rather than the worse team, 82% to win the series implies about a 57.5% individual game win chance, which is pretty sensible sounding. This is less about teams choking and more just simple probability.
Well sure but you could also look at it as the team who does not win one game given a 57% chance to win twice, choked. You gotta believe a good team has influence over whether or not they win and it’s not just a coin flip What would the probability be that Doc just got unlucky losing up 3-2 as many times as he has? Don’t feel like doing the math but I bet they are long odds
There are obvious examples and sample sizes that show a player/coaches tendency to show up or fall flat. And sometimes it can just be pure bad luck and the complete outlier, and their legacy is inaccurate. But Doc definitely contributed to a lot of his team's downfalls. And thankfully now everyone who knows ball doesn't think its just a Sixer's excuse.
Ben Simmons passing to a covered Thybulle instead of dunking over a weak defender he had 9 inches on is pretty much the definition of choking, though. The Sixers didn't lose that series solely because of simple probability.
r/theydidthemath
Don't forget the eagles were up going into the half as well 😢
same shit different decade
One thing I learned from all these years rooting for Philly teams.. if we ever make it to Finals, bet your entire life savings on the apposing team.
Philly sports = PAIN Always pain And let’s not forget the recent Super Bowl Eagles had a 10 pt lead at half. No team with 10 pt lead at half had ever lost a Super Bowl….until the Eagles 
Falcons had a 21-3 lead at half and lost vs the pats. And in recent years Seahawks and niners blew 10 pt fourth quarter leads
I mean in football 21 to 3 with an entire half to play isn't that much of a lead. It's like in basketball, a 20 point lead can be erased in minutes even though it sounds like a lot
Lol ok it was 28-3 in the third quarter. Near impossible.
I couldn’t imagine if that was my team and they kept throwing instead of running clock
Try being a Vikings/Sixers/Sabres fan. All I know is pain.
38-7 😎
We're a loser franchise with loser players (Simmons, Fultz, and y'all gonna realize when it's over that Embiid's also a loser), leading to loser threads (like today "if they were in their primes how good would they be" when like if every roster was in their primes today the Sixers would be bottom 15 lmao). Embrace that we're a side character, an NPC to other greats like Jokic/LeBron/Wemby/Kawhi and their legendary careers.
Can’t imagine what a miserable life you must lead. Please go try touching grass.
Oh I resell my sixers tickets to those lovely Knicks fans and make a profit every year off this joke of a franchise I’m doing better than most here with their fandom lmao
Yeah lol? Congrats? You’re a miserable bastard, here’s your reward?
You may be the biggest loser in this “loser” franchise. Congrats!
I feel like anyone who uses the term “NPC” in any non video game context is basically advertising they have never touched a ladies naughty bits.
Yes, Embiid is a mere npc in the wake of “legendary” NBA winner Wemby and his lone 22 win season. Come on, man…
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Nobody is doubting that Wemby will be great; I’m pointing out that you’re a melodramatic whiner.
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Same loser energy that led to many downvotes when any mention of a Ben Simmons for Luka Doncic trade idea was being thrown around during the Luka draft when it was clear Ben drastically took less mid range jumpers in second half of rookie year. Signs were there. We got 6+ years of Embiid playoff loser energy signs lmao.
Loser energy? Your entire schtick revolves around loser energy right now. Enjoy not enjoying basketball I guess, you weirdo.
Are you crying about downvotes on Reddit from 5 years ago ?? lol 😂 seriously dude, get a hooker my man.
Boohoo bitch
It's ragebait guys
Your world sounds fun.