Τετάρτη 7 Νοεμβρίου 2018

NBA Coaching Tactics 2018-19 - October



Boston Celtics - Horns set options

During the opening night game vs Sixers, coach Brad Stevens ran some simple yet effective options out of a Horns set, having Hayward & Tatum on top to get a pick n' roll or using wide pin down screens for Brown & Irving.


Boston Celtics - Al Horford 3p shooting

Having Al Horford playing as a stretch big man provides many scoring opportunities for the Celtics, as he can hit the open 3p shot coming as a trailer or after a pop out.


Oklahoma City Thunder - Elbow Split options

The Elbow series is an important part of coach Donovan's playbook, with center Steven Adams as a passing big man and options such as staggered screens, back cut, screen away & pick n' roll.



Golden State Warriors - Misdirection back screen

The classic misdirection play that Warriors use for an easy layup, beginning with a very common zipper down to a pick n' roll action as a decoy. With a cross screen and a quick back screen for Durant, count 2 easy points.


Utah Jazz - Pick n' Roll Spain action

A really effective pick n' roll variation is the Spain action (pick & back screen on big man's defender). In this play, screener block outgoing guard to provide his teammate with an open 3p shot.