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The Cavs finished the season with a 121.7 offensive rating — 2nd-best in NBA history. Their secret? A simple offensive concept called Push & Pull. It builds in layers and punishes help. Full breakdown with film & diagrams on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/bucketsbas…
Flare screens are an excellent time to slip If the defense switches, the offense slips
You win with good people. "Just don't recruit the best players and hope you can win, that rarely works out. Recruit kids that are really good people and develop them." —@UHCougarMBK's Kelvin Sampson
Alabama | Flare Curl - Flare The curl causes the defense to sag, which opens up the second flare screen. Genius play from @nate_oats
One of the realest quotes in sports. Forever respect Dame.
BREAKING: Nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Deal is expected to include a player option in 2027-28 and a no-trade clause. A storybook reunion home for the 35-year-old.
JJ Redick’s playbook ⬇️ Lakers offensive plays: -Horns Rip -Horns Rip DHO (Peja) -Horns Flip Flare -5-Out Zoom -Ram -Ram Double Ball Screen -Double Ball Screen Rip STS -Spain Pick & Roll -Iverson Series