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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The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a page out of the playbook from LeBron James' time with the Miami Heat to put him in a situation where he can attack the basket and create out of a ball screen. The pindown screen for 1 and the pass back to James (3) sets 1 up for the flare screen. x5 has to stay back on the flare screen from 5 to protect against a layup from 1. This puts x5 in a drop coverage where he has to contain the ball as James come off the ball screen from 5. 5 rolls to the basket to look for the layup as 4 and 2 provide spacing on the weak side. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers 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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Boston Celtics BLOB from 2018 NBA Playoffs. See More
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Boston Celtics half court offense from 2018 NBA Playoffs. FMS Blog: Boston Celtics - Spread Offense See More
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Quick hitting set to get a versatile 5 a scoring opportunity off the bounce going to the basket. Boston Celtics - Spread Offense See More
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1 dribbles to wing while 2 uses the down screen by 5 to get open. 4 sprints to corner while zipper action takes place. 5 sprints to screen the ball and pop to perimeter, while 3 cuts to rim preventing x3 from helping on pop. 1 sets down screen for 4 on ball side. 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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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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Golden State is one of the most efficient teams out of ATO sets. As a team, GSW scores .995 ppp (Points Per Possession) out of ATO situations. They are shooting 47.9% in ATOs and score at least 1 point 43.7% of the time. These numbers translate to a Top 5 ranking in ATO situations. Curry, Durant, and Thompson can occupy any of the perimeter spots. Durant can also shift to play the 4. Green can occupy 3-5. This set is designed to get elite scorers doing what they do best, moving without the ball. This set creates catch/shoot opportunities, pin/slip opportunities, and if teams fall asleep guarding the ball, GSW will take advantage of a sneak drive. NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors Top Plays from Golden State's Championship Run See More
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The Boston Celtics were struggling to get a basket early in game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers so they ran this play to get Al Horford (4) isolated in a one-on-one situation at the free throw line. As 5 screens for 4, 3 cuts to the ball side corner and 2 cuts to the opposite corner. This clears the right side of the floor for 4 to drive to the basket. The Celtics put a good shooter in Jayson Tatum (2) in the opposite corner, keeping x2 from helping on the drive. FMS Blog: Boston Celtics - Spread Offense See More
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Cleveland ran this ATO play to take advantage of Boston's tactic of switching the flare screen, and got a layup for Jeff Green (4). The play started with LeBron James (3) cutting to the top to receive the pass from 1. This got the ball in the hands of their best passer. 4 sets the flare screen for 2 and slips to the basket. 5 sets a flare screen for 1 on the other side of the floor to occupy the defense. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
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