"Not all moments...are the same." - Brian Scalabrine, Celtics analyst
"Stars give what the game needs." Paul Pierce explained that the game might need rebounding or defense. Top players adjust.
"Four Factors" Box often reveals the 'why' of outcomes.
Players giving what the game needs:
Horford with Porzingis out, goes 22/15/5
Tatum 25/10/9 with four steals
Tatum and Brown combine for 16 assists
Pritchard 11 points off the bench, 3/4 on threes
Holiday and White hold Garland and Strus to 11 and 12
Lagniappe. You are looking for efficient play both offensively and defensively.
Half Court Basketball:
— Justin Lovvorn (@justinlovvorn) May 10, 2024
1) Transition will always be more efficient than half court basketball.
In high school, you’re going to see closer to .75 PPP vs ~1.5 PPP in transition.
To put that in perspective, with roughly 55 possessions per game in HS, you’re looking at around a… pic.twitter.com/YdSmT8jO7y
Lagniappe 2. Footwork matters.
Being able to reset your feet opens up a bunch of options.
— Reid Ouse (@reidouse) May 9, 2024
Drive
Cross
Shoot
Focus on getting your hips around so that you can get squared up. pic.twitter.com/yZ15Y2rOTG
Lagniappe 3. Cultivate great habits.
Jalen Brunson on his attention to detail
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) May 9, 2024
“It’s all about habits..The little things matter, you never know when they will help you in a big game”
(Via @JoeyBurton 🎥)
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