Going to be interesting to see if Pop and the Spurs can turn things back around in game four.
That's on Pop. He tells Neal over and over "if you don't shoot, you're coming out of the game". He doesn't get fat money like the others (relatively speaking) so he's a worker. He wants another contract, wants to stay in the game, so he shoots. That why he was acquired. That's one of his very few NBA level skills, and he's a dead eye, cold blooded shooter.
Going to be interesting to see if Pop and the Spurs can turn things back around in game four.
Incredible work. Good stuff, LJ
So according to Express News Pop still hasn't done a film review. I can understand that they didn't bring the effort but there were some legitimate changes that SB made that they need to adjust to. If they don't they're making it much harder for themselves. Not adjusting is how you end up losing playoff series. It's not just all about effort at this level. It's as much about matchups and strategies.
I'll wait for this post to be on ESPN.com
Yes. In fact I would shockingly say that it's a weakness of the Spurs coaches that don't recognize that this is EXACTLY what the Spurs need to do in games where Parker is having troubles penetrating.
Let's face it, if Parker is unable to penetrate our offense breaks down into isolation plays. Sometimes Manu will step up and run pick-n-rolls when Parker can't penetrate but outside of that, we're pretty much hosed if Parker isn't able to beat his man on a dribble.
In fact if you watch Orlando Magic's version of the double pick-n-roll...it could also be effective:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eje1caq2_HA
Also another form of double pick-n-roll which could be used with Manu and Parker (Manu would be the 1, Parker the 3.... I'd add one more optional wrinkle in this play which is to bring the number 2 to the basket and the number 1 swinging right where number 2 left his spot...allowing the 3 to pass to an open shooter or attempt a drive to the basket):
Seriously it just surprises me that the Spurs coaches don't have plays like this in their pocket for times when Parker is unable to beat his defender.
Last edited by wut; 06-02-2012 at 04:51 PM.
They probably do, it just doesn't matter when your guys are playing like and can't even execute their own plays properly.
This.
And no 4 down (sorry Timmy).
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