Action that includes flare screen/down screen combo to get into a high ball screen look. This set works against zone defenses as well by screening the outside of the zone and slipping to the high post and short corners respectively. See More
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If there is one thing coach Andy Kennedy loves in his offense, it is off ball screens that set up corner threes. His Ole Miss teams made a living off of this play. In my four years with the Ole Miss Rebels, I got to see sharpshooters like Marshall Henderson and Stefan Moody run this play to perfection, helping them reach All-SEC nods. There are a lot of moving parts here. It starts off with a dribble handoff to the 3, while the 2 makes a cut to the paint on the weakside. Once in the paint, the 2 sets a screen for the one, and then makes a cut underneath the defender of the 4, forcing his man to either chase him or go over. If he goes over, the defender is ready to run straight into a flare screen by the 4. What makes this play work is that it bunches up the defense and forces them to make a lot of decisions. Sure, the defenders can switch, but that leaves a mismatch with a 2 having to defend a 4. The 2 defender could cheat on the initial cut around the 5, but then that allows the 2 to make reverse his cut to the corner, where the 3 can hit him on the weakside for a 3. If all else fails, the 1 comes around ready to reset the offense at the end of all of the actions. This is something that when ran well, can be nearly impossible to stop. The only concern is that some players may have difficulties going straight from a cut to catch and shoot (almost a 180), so athleticism helps. See More
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The corner action is a simple action that has become an NBA favorite. It allows a team to put a playmaker in the high post, and have 2 other players play off him. Cleveland loves putting James in the high post and having Love read the defense and make a play. FMS Blog: NBA Finals Update - Top Plays See More
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In the NBA Finals, Cleveland has made an effort at attacking Steph Curry in ball screen situations. This includes having Curry as the on ball defender and the screener defender. The Warriors have "switched" the majority of ball screen situations so far in the finals. See More
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Cleveland frequently runs this play to get a 3pt shot for JR Smith (2) off of a stagger screen. It is a difficult action for Smith's defender to guard, since he has to navigate his way around 3 screens. This play also puts the ball in LeBron James' hands so he can make the read on how to get the ball to Smith. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
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The Cleveland Cavaliers run this play to close out situation for Kevin Love (4) where he has the option to shoot the three or attack the basket. Once the ball is entered to the wing the Cavs reverse the ball to LeBron James (3) so he can make the decision to pass to Love or create for himself. Once the ball is reversed, 5 cuts to the left side of the lane. This puts him in weak-side rebounding position in case Love shoots the three. 2 sets the pindown screen for 4 so if the defenders switch Love will have a smaller defender to shoot over. If the defense doesn't switch the screen, Love can attack the closeout against a post player and get to the basket. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
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The Boston Celtics ran Zipper Short several times throughout game 7 against the Cleveland Caveliers to get Al Horford open in space by setting a ball screen and "short" rolling. See More
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Houston is at its best when it is able to control tempo and score quickly. Every NBA team utilizes the drag ball screen in early offense. Harden, Paul and Gordon are very good at getting into the paint and creating. Harden is very good at creating contact and finding Capela on lobs. Paul is especially good at waiting to the very last moment to make the right play. Early Drags create penetration, kickout 3's and lob opportunities. This action sticks to what Houston wants to do.... 3PA and layups. See More
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What makes Golden State so scary is its ability to play people in different spots through out its entire offense. In this action the Warriors can plug in different players/lineups and not miss a beat. Offense becomes easy when players can play multiple spots on the floor. This play sets up catch/shoot, sneak drives, cutting baskets, slips and quick punch opportunities. At any time during this set, if teams fall asleep, Curry will be open on a quick handback option on the strong side. Durant is great attacking off the elbow catch for a quick iso. There will be slip opportunities off the stagger, because Thompson, Durant and Curry are all very good at losing their defender off screens. Golden State loves allowing Green to be a playmaker. Top Plays from Golden State's Championship Run NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors See More
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From the Italian A League and Coach Andrea Diana. This "Rip Hamilton" Floppy set takes advantage of the defense with guards running on staggers. See More
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STS action from a Sideline Out of Bounds situation. Primary look is 2 for jumper, but also potential lob option for 1 if defense falls asleep. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
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This action is the Steph Curry Special. This play is designed to get an open 3 point attempt. If you look at the numbers however, Thompson and Durant can both be put into this situation as well. Curry, Thompson, and Durant all score over 1.0 ppp in scoring opportunities off screens. Curry ranks in the 91st % to lead this trio. All three players score over 48.0% of the time they are put in these situations. Durant leads the trio at 49.6%. NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors Top Plays from Golden State's Championship Run See More
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Golden State boasts one of the most efficient offenses out of SLOB situations. GSW scores .973 ppp (Points Per Possession), which is good for 5th overall in the league out of SLOBs. Golden State is shooting 47.7% and scores at least 1 point 44.1% of the time during SLOBs. The actions that they are running are not complex. The actions that they run are designed to allow players to make reads and play. These Zip Quick plays all start with a zipper screen followed by a the weakside single away. "Quick" is a term used league-wide to label single away screens. Teams have to pay attention to the personnel GSW puts on the court because 1-4 can be interchangeable. NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors Top Plays from Golden State's Championship Run See More
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In the NBA, wedge ball screens and step up screens are used frequently. A "wedge" is a simple action designed to create separation running into the ball screen. This action keeps the defense moving and uses both sides of the court. Once the step up occurs, there will be drive/kick opportunities, pick/roll, and pick/pop opportunities. Boston perimeter players are very patient when attacking off ball screens and look to make the right play. FMS Blog: Boston Celtics - Spread Ball Screen Offense See More
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Houston is underrated out of ATO situations. The Rockets bost a 8th overall ranking out of ATOs scoring .946 ppp (Points Per Possession) and scoring at least 1 point 40.8% of the time. This set is designed to get James Harden an open 3. If teams fall asleep on Chris Paul during the action, he will look to sneak drive. This action can also create screen/slip opportunities. See More
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