The Minnesota Timberwolves at the top of the west with the NBA’s highest rated defense. This detailed film breakdown explores why Minnesota’s defense is better in 2024, what’s changed with Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, their effective zone, big wings,…

How did Boston assemble such an impressive starting five? In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Ben and Cody break down the scorching play of Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis, Boston’s lineup versatility and fit, and how they…

There are many names for it, but one of the most powerful actions in basketball involves pausing the dribbling, chasing a pass and restarting it again. This detailed film breakdown explores how hard it is to guard this blend of…

How many big men have ever been better than Anthony Davis when he’s at his best? In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Ben and Cody break down the Anthony Davis’s incredible playoff performances in 2020, 2023 and…

How did the Lakers win the NBA in-season tournament (IST)? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores Los Angeles’s incredible defense that slowed down Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana, behind Anthony Davis, LeBron James, coach Darvin Ham and more. Podcast:…

What subtle factors make Kevin Durant and Devin Booker such a great pairing offensively? In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Ben and Cody break down the similarities between both players that make them fit so well, as…

Are the Clippers a doomed superteam? Why have they struggled so much since acquiring James Harden? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores Los Angeles’s bumpy start, some outdated offensive isolation concepts they are running, and the challenging or…

The Orlando Magic have the second-best defensive rating in the league right now, which has spurned their hot start. In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Cody and Ben break down what makes the Magic defense so good,…

The Indiana Pacers have by far the most efficient offense in NBA history after the first month of the season, and combined for 309 points with the Hawks in a recent NBA Cup game. This detailed film breakdown & scouting…

Is the Houston Rockets early season success for real? In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Cody and Ben break down Alperen Penguin’s 2024 leap to stardom and why the Rockets have improved enough to make the playoffs…