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Why the Lakers took Anthony Davis off Nikola Jokic (!)
The Nuggets outlasted the Lakers in Game 1, but LA made a key adjustment down the stretch to slow down Nikola Jokic. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report analyzes why Jokic was so successful attacking Anthony Davis, and what the Lakers did in the 4th quarter to help turn the opening game around in the 2023 Western Conference 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 csus (instrumental) #ThinkingBasketball
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
The NBA Bubble Just Won The Miami Heat A Game
And the horrible late-game Rockets defense. Learn Basketball Course Link: https://www.learn-basketball.com/courses/xsandos If you want to support the channel or for extended breakdowns: https://halfcourthoops.substack.com/ The Basketball Playbook Membership: https://bit.ly/2GM8JRP Follow me on Twitter: https://bit.ly/1OvnOaf Follow me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ULXUnO Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2V872s2 Want more X's & O's?: https://bit.ly/2F85Vhc Half Court Hoops is dedicated to providing the latest videos on X's & O's, sets and breakdowns from the NBA & NCAA. Coach Pyper started this page to help out young coaches on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves!
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
GREAT "Scram Switch" from the Cleveland Cavaliers defense
GREAT "Scram Switch" from the Cleveland Cavaliers defense Learn Basketball Course Link: https://www.learn-basketball.com/courses/xsandos If you want to support the channel or for extended breakdowns: https://halfcourthoops.substack.com/ The Basketball Playbook Membership: https://bit.ly/2GM8JRP Follow me on Twitter: https://bit.ly/1OvnOaf Follow me on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2ULXUnO Follow me on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2V872s2 Want more X's & O's?: https://bit.ly/2F85Vhc Half Court Hoops is dedicated to providing the latest videos on X's & O's, sets and breakdowns from the NBA & NCAA. Coach Pyper started this page to help out young coaches on their journey to becoming the best version of themselves!
Defense Wins Championships - Warriors NBA Finals Defense Breakdown
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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