How did the Dallas Mavericks overcome a 2-0 series deficit to upset the 64-win Phoenix Suns? This film room study details coach Jason Kidd's defensive adjustments over the last 5 games of the 2022 Western Conference semifinals, and how he protected Luka Doncic, and how the Mavs slowed down Devin Booker, Chris Paul and the Suns behind the defense of Reggie Bullock, Maxi Kleber, Dorian Finney-Smith and Luka Doncic. Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Podcast: https://player.fm/series/thinking-basketball or at https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-taylor/thinking-basketball-podcast Website: https://www.backpicks.com Twitter: @elgee35 Ben Taylor is the author of Thinking Basketball, a Nylon Calculus contributor, creator of the Backpicks Top 40 series & host of the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com ----- Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. Music by Nemesis #ThinkingBasketball
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The "best" player doesn't always win a series, especially against balanced, ensemble teams filled with a number of really good players.This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the 2024 Boston Celtics might be THE most balanced title team of all-time, and how Game 5 of the Finals against Dallas epitomized nearly everything that makes them so great, from Joe Mazulla's coaching adjustments to their historical spacing, intelligent defenders, unique backcourt, multiple playmakers and more. Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/12kpkAvUj6LGxzViDIH0qH Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Website: https://www.thinkingbasketball.net Twitter: @elgee35 Find additional Thinking Basketball content on the NBA App, the More Thinking Basketball channel and the Thinking Basketball podcast. Stats courtesy: http://www.pbpstats.com @bballport https://www.basketball-reference.com https://stats.nba.com ----- Footage in this video is owned by the NBA and its partners. It is intended for critique and education. Music by csus (instrumental) #ThinkingBasketball
What did the Mavs do to blowout Boston in Game 4? And should the Celtics be worried heading into Game 5? This detailed film ...