Half Court Hoops - Coach's Cut: 2023-24 Season

Favorite Early Season NBA Plays

Half Court Hoops — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:30:01 GMT

After last week’s breakdown on the 76ers new and improved offense, I wanted to dive into some early-season NBA plays that stood out to me when watching film. If you see any plays you like and want to see them included here - let me know!

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Hawks Quick Flare

The Hawks have been using a play that the Jazz ran a ton last year in their 5-Out offense, looking for quick flares in early offense with the trailing big screening for a wing. It looks like the hand signal is similar to Pistol, but likely called “Gun” or Trigger for what action to start triggering their offense.

As the ball is brought up the floor the trailing big sets a flare screen for the trailing guard or guard in the opposite slot.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Half Court Hoops — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 22:16:16 GMT

When Nick Nurse took over the 76ers, I was expecting a change in the flow of their offense but I did not expect this. Currently ranked #3 in offensive efficiency and after trading James Harden to the Clippers, the 76ers now have a very fun offensive system surrounding Embiid. Embiid’s ISOs are down, his playmaking is up, his turnovers are down and the combination of off-ball actions and movement from Maxey & Harris with a revamped transition offense make this 76ers team dangerous and difficult to defend.

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Transition

The efficiency was there last season - finishing 3rd in transition points per 100 possessions. A significant difference from last season is the increased opportunities in virtually every scenario.

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As seen from the image above, last season the frequency or the % of plays that started with a transition possession was 14% and this season it has increased to 18%. Going from ranking in the bottom 5 of the NBA to the top 5 in transition frequency is a welcomed sign for a team with Maxey leading the break.

NBA Defense: Transition

Half Court Hoops — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:10:11 GMT

After diving into NBA 5-Out offense over the last few years, I wanted to study modern NBA defense and how they attempt to slow down offenses in this era of pace, space, and shooting.

For part 2 of ou…

NBA Defense: Philosophy

Half Court Hoops — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:17:56 GMT

After diving into NBA 5-Out offense over the last few years, I wanted to study modern NBA defense and how they attempt to slow down offenses in this era of pace, space, and shooting. We will touch on…