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How good is the Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving offense?
Is Kyrie Irving enough to push the Dallas Mavericks into championship contention? Dallas acquired Irving at the 2023 NBA trade deadline from Brooklyn to pair with MVP candidate Luka Doncic. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examines how Irving fits alongside Doncic, how he can expand the Dallas offense, and what the Mavs might have to do to jump to the next level. 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 (Epic Choir) #ThinkingBasketball
Luka’s old school strategy that’s driving teams mad
Luka Doncic has added a new layer to his game this season by using the post up, and the Mavs have found creative ways to blend his post up and pinch post game into their offense. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report analyzes the Dallas Mavericks superstar while incorporating analytics & stats -- including a recent game against Portland with analysis by our film coordinator, Mike De La Rosa. 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 @MiikeDLR 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 csus (instrumental) #ThinkingBasketball
How the Celtics finally “slowed down” Steph Curry | NBA Finals Game 5 analysis
Why did Steph Curry suddenly have a bad scoring game? What did Boston do differently in Game 5? This film room study details Coach Ime Udoka's adjustments to Steph Curry, what that meant for the Warriors offense, along with the defensive performances of Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson that helped Golden State slow down Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals. 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 Lost (Alter Ego) #ThinkingBasketball #NBAFinals
How the Celtics stormed back in the 4th quarter | NBA Finals Game 1 analysis
How did the Celtics come back from 15 points down to take Game 1 of the Finals from the Warriors? This film room study details Jayson Tatum's playmaking, Jaylen Brown's offensive explosion along with key moments from Derrick White and Al Horford to spark Boston's victory against Steph Curry and the Warriors. 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
Jason Kidd out-coached the Coach of the Year
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
Is Rudy Gobert valuable in the playoffs??
Does Rudy Gobert's defense lose all its value in the playoffs? Is he to blame for Utah's playoff struggles? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report analyzes how the Jazz center played during his 2022 series against Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson and the Dallas Mavericks, while incorporating analytics & stats to assess his impact in the postseason versus the regular season. 2020 Gobert profile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y93fx0ZDLAQ 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 Alter Ego (Lost) #ThinkingBasketball
How far can "Luka Ball" take the Mavs?
Luka Doncic started the season out of shape (by his own admission), but he and the Mavs have been on fire lately, winning 17 of their last 23. This detailed film room study of the Mavs offense and defense examines how Jason Kidd has built an offense around Luka, Jalen Brunson's importance as a secondary creator, the strengths and weaknesses of the Mavs supporting cast, along with why the Dallas defense is so good with Maxi Kleber and Dorian Finney-Smith. 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 #Luka
The most unorthodox defender in NBA history | Matisse Thybulle
Matisse Thybulle's combination of blocks and steals (stocks) is unmatched for any guard in league history. How does he do it? Is there a cost to his style? Should he have made the All-Defensive team as a guard last year while playing only 20 minutes a game? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the 76ers guard defends the perimeter while incorporating analytics & stats to assess his impact. 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