Favorite Early Season NBA Plays
Some early sets that stood out to me.
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.
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