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…
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…
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…
Steph Curry scored 50 points in Game 7 against Sacramento, but he used 2-point shots far more than 3-pointers. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down Curry’s classic Game 7 of the 2023 Kings-Warriors Western Conference playoffs, highlighting…
First it was “jump shooting teams can’t win.” Now there are questions about the Kings fast-paced attack and relative inexperience. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down the classic Game 1 of the Kings-Warriors Western Conference playoffs, exploring…
What would a strong defender and offensive rebounder look like today? What if they lacked shooting and scoring moves? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how today’s game would change things for Rodman, and how Lakers forward Jarred…
Is Austin Reaves good or just a feel good story? After some huge games, he’s been moved into the starting lineup during LA’s climb up the Western Conference playoff race. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores how the…
Weaker defenders like Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry are often targeted and hunted in the playoffs in pick-and-roll (or isolation). This detailed film breakdown & scouting report examines the tactical arms race for how defenses have tried to protect these…
In addition to age and injury, there’s another factor working against the Warriors in 2023. In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Cody and Ben discuss why the explosion in league offensive tactics and strategy has made it…
Is there no more defense in the NBA? Were defenses much better in the past, or were offenses simply less sophisticated? On February 24, 2023, the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers scored 351 points (176-175), the second most points…