How the Pacers flipped the script on iso-ball
Added 2024-01-27 17:01:05 +0000 UTCAnd continue re-writing the future of their past in games without Tyrese Haliburton
By: Caitlin Cooper I @C2_Cooper
After halting the momentum of both the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns, the Indiana Pacers are currently on a winning streak of snapping winning streaks. Coming on the second night of a back-to-back, the Blue & Gold turned the table on the 10-3 run that was surrendered in the loss to Phoenix on Sunday, outscoring the Suns 8-2 over the final two minutes of play while flipping the script on isolation basketball in more ways than (ahem) one.
For a closer look at what changed in the match-up, as well as what those changes could mean for the Pacers moving forward, let's look backward, reviewing the film from the win along with some possessions from as far as two seasons ago, to fully understand where the team is at and may still be going.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 10/10 performance, no notes (except, with lots of notes)
0:58 - Remembering how the Suns targeted Buddy Hield
3:20 - It happened again!
3:50 - But! The Pacers didn't respond in the same way
9:56 - The math on blitzing isolations
10:15 - Giving Grayson Allen the Buddy Hield treatment
12:30 - The significance of swapping the defensive assignments for Nembhard and Nesmith
14:00 - "Sizing up" the competition
14:30 - Flashbulb moments of Nesmith's progress via a go-to set over the last two seasons
17:02 - Pascal Siakam and the three-way play
19:49 - Obi Toppin playing himself into the closing lineup
21:06 - Reasons to be encouraged by confusion
23:34 - Thank you and Goodbye
Comments
There's going to be some "Hot Girl Basketball" news dropping very soon!
Caitlin Cooper
2024-01-29 16:22:13 +0000 UTCFor sure!
Caitlin Cooper
2024-01-29 16:21:50 +0000 UTCReally glad you liked it!
Caitlin Cooper
2024-01-29 00:42:05 +0000 UTCShe had notes!
Lifenthusiast
2024-01-27 23:16:18 +0000 UTCI really appreciate these videos. Nemby is playing more under control and more like we remember now and now I know he's healthier. I expected Jarace to see some action last night because of the back to back but I trust Rick's judgement.
maninthebooth
2024-01-27 22:08:12 +0000 UTCHot girl basketball
Steve G
2024-01-27 17:41:50 +0000 UTCVery fun win made better by great content and analysis afterwards
Rafa
2024-01-27 17:40:55 +0000 UTC
