Alright, so I was digging into the 2019 Sixers, trying to figure out what made that team tick, you know? It was a wild ride, that season.
First, I pulled up all the game logs I could find. Box scores, play-by-play data, everything. It was a mess of numbers, but I wanted to see it all laid out.
Deep Dive into the Data
I started by organizing everything chronologically. Then, I focused on the key players: Embiid, Simmons, Butler, Harris, Redick. How were their stats trending throughout the season? What about their plus-minus?
- I looked at their individual performances game by game. Were there any major spikes or dips?
- I compared their stats against different opponents. Did they struggle against certain teams or players?
- I examined their shooting percentages, especially from three-point range. That was a big deal for that team.
Then came the hard part: trying to make sense of it all. I started charting things out, looking for patterns. Were there any lineups that were particularly effective? Any rotations that just didn’t work?
It took a while, but I started to see some things. Like, how crucial Redick’s shooting was to their spacing. Or how Butler’s arrival changed the dynamic of the team. It also highlighted some of the weaknesses, like their inconsistent bench production.
Finally, I put together a big summary of my findings. It wasn’t pretty, just a bunch of notes and observations, but it helped me understand that team a lot better. That playoff run was heartbreaking, but it was also fascinating to see how it all unfolded.
