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NYK scored 1.727 points per possession with these two on the court in G4. Alvarado just kept screening and moving when Wemby was "guarding" him in the 4Q.

NYK scored 1.727 points per possession with these two on the court in G4. Alvarado just kept screening and moving when Wemby was "guarding" him in the 4Q.

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Wemby had 52 touches in G2 that never touched the paint - his most in a playoff game this season. OG scrams Brunson out of the transition cross-match. Wemby launces a three. Spurs don't hard crash, even though Wemby is ATB to get back as a backstop.

Wemby had 52 touches in G2 that never touched the paint - his most in a playoff game this season. OG scrams Brunson out of the transition cross-match. Wemby launces a three. Spurs don't hard crash, even though Wemby is ATB to get back as a backstop.

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Fun fact: Tyrese Haliburton prefers to pull-up going to his right even though he is a right-handed shooter. Hand-tracked his pull-up jumper (not step-backs, spins, or runners - straight jumpers) inside the arc Left: 5-7 Right: 22-44 Never forced him away from his dominant hand

Fun fact: Tyrese Haliburton prefers to pull-up going to his right even though he is a right-handed shooter. Hand-tracked his pull-up jumper (not step-backs, spins, or runners - straight jumpers) inside the arc Left: 5-7 Right: 22-44 Never forced him away from his dominant hand

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on a personal level, think it says a lot about zach lowe that, in addition to inspiring a slew of writers, he was willing to use his platform like this. very grateful and look forward to wherever he lands next that invests in basketball being central to basketball coverage

on a personal level, think it says a lot about zach lowe that, in addition to inspiring a slew of writers, he was willing to use his platform like this. very grateful and look forward to wherever he lands next that invests in basketball being central to basketball coverage

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I wrote a comprehensive guide on why the Pacers are playing better on defense, looking ahead at to what degree they are better as a defensive team Featured: Andrew Nembhard's newfound micro-skill to pull the chair against star guards on drives (yes, drives) Free link in🧵

I wrote a comprehensive guide on why the Pacers are playing better on defense, looking ahead at to what degree they are better as a defensive team Featured: Andrew Nembhard's newfound micro-skill to pull the chair against star guards on drives (yes, drives) Free link in🧵

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Walker switching onto Brunson out of stack action 👀

Walker switching onto Brunson out of stack action 👀

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With a one-point lead and 20 seconds left to play in OT, the Pacers went to a SLOB play that ended up spacing both of their stars out to the logo to create an empty-side 3v3 opportunity. What a cool team.

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"You're wasting your dribble, especially with how fast we want to play." On Pascal Siakam's offseason advice for Jarace Walker, & how the third-year forward can start a stampede, presented via film examples of both players + another teammate. Link in replies (no paywall)

"You're wasting your dribble, especially with how fast we want to play." On Pascal Siakam's offseason advice for Jarace Walker, & how the third-year forward can start a stampede, presented via film examples of both players + another teammate. Link in replies (no paywall)

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"My game is a little unorthodox, I jump to pass probably more than anybody in the NBA." From 2022, my original article hand-tracking the results of all of his jump passes after he was traded to the Pacers to explain how he dissects defenses from the air link below

"My game is a little unorthodox, I jump to pass probably more than anybody in the NBA." From 2022, my original article hand-tracking the results of all of his jump passes after he was traded to the Pacers to explain how he dissects defenses from the air link below

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Adjustments from OKC: 1) Highest averaged distance from hoop on picks of any game this season for OKC (29.1 feet). (IND rarely ducks under) 2) Switching allows SGA to attack away from the exaggerated nail help 3) Caruso's cut means no one is there to help the nail helper

Adjustments from OKC: 1) Highest averaged distance from hoop on picks of any game this season for OKC (29.1 feet). (IND rarely ducks under) 2) Switching allows SGA to attack away from the exaggerated nail help 3) Caruso's cut means no one is there to help the nail helper

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Big guarding non-bigs sighting! OKC cross-matched and off-ball switched Hartenstein onto Nesmith again. These possessions about broke my brain. Never used him to ghost screen. Meanwhile, Siakam was guarded by SGA or Joe; and yet, the offense kept sticking with TJM-Bryant.

Big guarding non-bigs sighting! OKC cross-matched and off-ball switched Hartenstein onto Nesmith again. These possessions about broke my brain. Never used him to ghost screen. Meanwhile, Siakam was guarded by SGA or Joe; and yet, the offense kept sticking with TJM-Bryant.

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When you have the chance to step out above the level of the screen 30-feet from the basket against TJM as the PnR ball-handler out of stack action, rather than ducking under, you simply must take it

When you have the chance to step out above the level of the screen 30-feet from the basket against TJM as the PnR ball-handler out of stack action, rather than ducking under, you simply must take it

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Noticed that more teams have started shifting inbound responsibilities to perimeter players with the big filling to the opposite wing instead of rim running. Oftentimes forces a guard to protect the rim while putting the defensive big into unnatural weak-side rotations.

Noticed that more teams have started shifting inbound responsibilities to perimeter players with the big filling to the opposite wing instead of rim running. Oftentimes forces a guard to protect the rim while putting the defensive big into unnatural weak-side rotations.

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This was beautiful. Too bad the better effort ends in another loss.

This was beautiful. Too bad the better effort ends in another loss.

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Clever spacing concept from the Raptors. Looped Scottie to the dunker off prior empty-side actions for him to mirror the ball. If Siakam steps up to help, corner defender has to go from the *strong-side corner* & then crack back on the pass to the roll. Very tough.

Clever spacing concept from the Raptors. Looped Scottie to the dunker off prior empty-side actions for him to mirror the ball. If Siakam steps up to help, corner defender has to go from the strong-side corner & then crack back on the pass to the roll. Very tough.

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Castle led the Spurs in half-court matchups defending KAT in G3 (16). KAT only attempted 1 shot. Some of that was doubling w/ a roaming C. Some of that was late-switching against the PnP. Some of that was shot-selection from other Knicks. Something for both teams to think about

Castle led the Spurs in half-court matchups defending KAT in G3 (16). KAT only attempted 1 shot. Some of that was doubling w/ a roaming C. Some of that was late-switching against the PnP. Some of that was shot-selection from other Knicks. Something for both teams to think about

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Hello. I've decided to be someone who talks to NBA head coaches about basketball. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming. Full episode about random offense with a bit of breaking news drops tomorrow 👀

Hello. I've decided to be someone who talks to NBA head coaches about basketball. Here's a sneak peek of what's coming. Full episode about random offense with a bit of breaking news drops tomorrow 👀

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Hey guys, I talked to Rick Carlisle about the Pacers playing random - drawing influence from jazz - implementing this style in 2025 vs 2011 - why the NBA is running less PnR - do all teams play the same? - Siakam, always adapting this is meaningful

Hey guys, I talked to Rick Carlisle about the Pacers playing random - drawing influence from jazz - implementing this style in 2025 vs 2011 - why the NBA is running less PnR - do all teams play the same? - Siakam, always adapting this is meaningful

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Crowning this the NBA's trendiest action sequence this season: down-flip-flare. Call from the Pacers is "touch." Exemplifies the PASS > DRIBBLE revival. Also shows why, even when MIN, IND, CHA, TOR, UTA, & countless other teams run the same play, they don't all play the same.

Crowning this the NBA's trendiest action sequence this season: down-flip-flare. Call from the Pacers is "touch." Exemplifies the PASS > DRIBBLE revival. Also shows why, even when MIN, IND, CHA, TOR, UTA, & countless other teams run the same play, they don't all play the same.

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Watch some of these tactics and oftentimes think "that wouldn't/didn't work against Tyrese" and then I get sad again.

Watch some of these tactics and oftentimes think "that wouldn't/didn't work against Tyrese" and then I get sad again.

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Esfandiar Baraheni This is the most dribbles he has ever taken (24!) on a zero-pass possession before taking a shot in the playoffs. The Raptors have been disorienting on defense, but he has also been baffling with his process on offense.

Esfandiar Baraheni This is the most dribbles he has ever taken (24!) on a zero-pass possession before taking a shot in the playoffs. The Raptors have been disorienting on defense, but he has also been baffling with his process on offense.

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"There's probably some advanced stat that Caitlin will write about.." 9.589 feet The average closest defender distance on threes against the Pacers last night, the highest of any team in any game this season. I wrote about it. Link below.

"There's probably some advanced stat that Caitlin will write about.." 9.589 feet The average closest defender distance on threes against the Pacers last night, the highest of any team in any game this season. I wrote about it. Link below.

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Andrew Nembhard has mastered the art of stealing the opening tip to such an extent that teams started game-planning for his gamesmanship in the playoffs. Allow me to explain. Link in 🧵

Andrew Nembhard has mastered the art of stealing the opening tip to such an extent that teams started game-planning for his gamesmanship in the playoffs. Allow me to explain. Link in 🧵

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The NBA has recorded 77 zero-pass possessions this season in which a player took at least 20 dribbles before shooting. The Pacers account for none. Draft Profile - On whether AJ Dybantsa can standout blending in, presented via BYU/IND action comparisons:

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Biggest change for NYK, by my eye: 1) Highest average pick-up point of the series w/ Tyrese on the floor in G5 (46.5 ft) 2) O.G. is guarding Nembhard + ducking under Much harder to player 4v4 when Tyrese is being face-guarded than the prior series. Spot the difference (1/2)

Biggest change for NYK, by my eye: 1) Highest average pick-up point of the series w/ Tyrese on the floor in G5 (46.5 ft) 2) O.G. is guarding Nembhard + ducking under Much harder to player 4v4 when Tyrese is being face-guarded than the prior series. Spot the difference (1/2)

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The Pacers scored 0.474 points per chance on 20 drives with Wiseman on the floor. The Pacers scored 1.182 points per chance on 41 drives with Wiseman off the floor. Until they can get their playmakers who can throw a lob back, the bigs need to be able to space, cut, or pass.

The Pacers scored 0.474 points per chance on 20 drives with Wiseman on the floor. The Pacers scored 1.182 points per chance on 41 drives with Wiseman off the floor. Until they can get their playmakers who can throw a lob back, the bigs need to be able to space, cut, or pass.

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Also, here's some breaking news: Rick told me who the Day 1 starter is at the two next season. Full episode:

Also, here's some breaking news: Rick told me who the Day 1 starter is at the two next season. Full episode:

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This made me so happy.

This made me so happy.

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Games 1-5: JDub was guarded by Siakam for a total of 12 half-court matchups Game 6: 13 Asking too much for Siakam to do this for an entire game, & he's been impeccable as a help defender, but Nesmith has also needed his help with this match-up

Games 1-5: JDub was guarded by Siakam for a total of 12 half-court matchups Game 6: 13 Asking too much for Siakam to do this for an entire game, & he's been impeccable as a help defender, but Nesmith has also needed his help with this match-up

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Hey guys, myself Samson Folk (the coach) previewed the NBA Finals!! - IND hasn't faced a defense like OKC's - OKC hasn't faced an offense like IND's - Putting Nembhard in Nembhell against SGA - Playing through the weak-side corner Abnormal as a very cool new normal:

Hey guys, myself Samson Folk (the coach) previewed the NBA Finals!! - IND hasn't faced a defense like OKC's - OKC hasn't faced an offense like IND's - Putting Nembhard in Nembhell against SGA - Playing through the weak-side corner Abnormal as a very cool new normal:

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Explaining how the Pacers defended SGA in Game 1. Both with film & whiteboards, apparently. Come watch basketball with us:

Explaining how the Pacers defended SGA in Game 1. Both with film & whiteboards, apparently. Come watch basketball with us:

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In Games 1-5, Andrew Nembhard defended Jalen Brunson for 49 match-ups, allowing 51.0 player points per 100 match-ups In Game 6, Nembhard defended Brunson for 55 match-ups, giving up just 9.1 player points per 100 match-ups He was sensational.

In Games 1-5, Andrew Nembhard defended Jalen Brunson for 49 match-ups, allowing 51.0 player points per 100 match-ups In Game 6, Nembhard defended Brunson for 55 match-ups, giving up just 9.1 player points per 100 match-ups He was sensational.

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Hi, I watched film w/ Jenny Boucek to go deep on the "four verticals" play from the ECF On drawing inspiration from flag football, brainstorming w/ Sue Bird, perfecting the timing w/ reps & embracing innovation clip: broader applications of creating momentum

Hi, I watched film w/ Jenny Boucek to go deep on the "four verticals" play from the ECF On drawing inspiration from flag football, brainstorming w/ Sue Bird, perfecting the timing w/ reps & embracing innovation clip: broader applications of creating momentum

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Watch Nembhard Secondary rim protector, peel switching, plugging gaps, flooding to the blocks, bluffing from the strong-side corner, taking smart fouls against Robinson, etc. Not only the best on-ball defender for the Pacers. Also, the best off-ball defender for the Pacers.

Watch Nembhard Secondary rim protector, peel switching, plugging gaps, flooding to the blocks, bluffing from the strong-side corner, taking smart fouls against Robinson, etc. Not only the best on-ball defender for the Pacers. Also, the best off-ball defender for the Pacers.

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