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How did the Denver Nuggets dominate Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. the Miami Heat? How did Nikola Jokic end up with so many assists? Why was Aaron Gordon on an early scoring spree? This film room study details Denver's size advantage on both ends of the court, and how they were able to use cross matches in transition to create mismatches and create easy offense. www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com Use signup code GREAT DAY for the at $300 off 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 #nbaplayoffs #nbafinals
Jamal Murray has averaged 27 points per game in the playoffs since the Bubble. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down how Murray swung two games against the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, what exactly makes him so explosive in the playoffs, and how "Playoff Murray" fits so well with Nikola Jokic and the incredible Denver Nuggets offense. https://www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com Use signup code GREAT DAY for the at $300 off 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 Didekbeats (Nemesis), Caleb Martin (Epiphany) #ThinkingBasketball
Jimmy Butler has twice as many 40-point games in the playoffs (6) in the last 2 seasons as the next closest player. Why is able to improve his game so much in the playoffs? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down Butler's subtle but effective game, and the skills that make him "Playoff Jimmy" in the postseason. 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 #nbaplayoffs
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 did the Celtics come back from a 3-2 deficit against Philadelphia? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks ...
Nikola Jokic had one of the best playoff series of the decades against the Phoenix Suns in the 2023 Western Conference Semifinals, averaging 35 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists per game. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down how Jokic has dominated in the first rounds with his scoring, playmaking and understanding off opposing defenses, and how his 2-man game with Jamal Murray is so difficult to defend. https://www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com Use signup code GREAT DAY for the at $300 off 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 AlterEgo (Lost) #ThinkingBasketball #nbaplayoffs
Anthony Davis has had dominant performances in the playoffs and a few off nights, but the Lakers strategy against the Warriors is built around him. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down how Coach Marvin Ham has used Davis to guard Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and the Splash Brothers offense...and how AD's offensive presence also dictates the matchups in this series. https://www.sportsbusinessclassroom.com Use signup code GREAT DAY for the at $300 off 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 AlterEgo (Lost) #ThinkingBasketball #nbaplayoffs
Nikola Jokic was supposed to limit Denver's defensive success, but the Nuggets have locked down the Suns in the first two games? How? Why can't Phoenix exploit Jokic's defense? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down the Nuggets defensive tactics, and why Coach Michael Malone, Aaron Gordon, Kentavius Caldwell-Pope, Bruce Brown and others have use horizontal quickness to slow down Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. 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 Didekbeats (Nemesis) #ThinkingBasketball
There are many names for it, but one of the most powerful actions in basketball involves pausing the dribbling, chasing a pass and ...
Are the Clippers a doomed superteam? Why have they struggled so much since acquiring James Harden? This detailed film ...
The Orlando Magic have the second-best defensive rating in the league right now, which has spurned their hot start. In this ...
The Indiana Pacers have by far the most efficient offense in NBA history after the first month of the season, and combined for 309 ...
Ausar Thompson shut down Shai Gilgeous Alexander in their first ever meeting, and he's hounded superstars like Kevin Durant, ...
How did Denver build a championship defense to pair with Nikola Jokic's historically great offense? This detailed film room study ...
Is there no more defense in the NBA? Were defenses much better in the past, or were offenses simply less sophisticated?
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers held MVP Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets to just 46 points in the 2nd half, thanks in large ...