How the Celtics countered Miami’s suffocating defense
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- Boston has quietly changed their offensive process after Miami's 19 steals in Game 3. This film room study details exactly what adjustments Coach Ime Udoka and the Celtics have made in the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals to counter the Heat's swarming playoff defense, led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
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Not to jinx it or anything but a Celtics vs Warriors finals matchup would be a crazy defensive and offensive coaching chess match. Amazing content down the road from Thinking Basketball.
unfortunately it’ll be Mavs in 7
@@CharlieMilne2 sure
I will love the adjustment of 2 coach in 7 series 🫶
@@CharlieMilne2 if mavs win in 7 I'll actually pay pal you £20 hold me to that
@@alexstroud4665 And if the warriors win in 6 you'll paypal me 20 bucks right bro
This playoffs shows how important the coaches are, more than recent seasons
They've always been important. People only seem to notice them when things are going sideways
@@Marmalada180 of course but it just seems once the opposing team made an adjustments to a previously working scheme if you can't adjust you'll get blowouts
@@yunan9610 Maybe the coaching pool is stronger than it's ever been? More strategic, less inflexible in their approach
I think it's because there are backup coaches in the two organizations (Brad and Pat). I wonder why so few organizations have this kind of setup.
@@ray101892 what do you mean by “backup coaches”
Udoka is really showing he should have been a HC years ago I’m glad he’s with us he’s a brilliant coach
You could’ve just typed out head coach.
@@samhartje723 you're a fun guy
@@samhartje723 why would something like that even bother you lmao
@@Hi-sf8jm I honestly don’t know. I think it’s just the fact that HC isn’t even a ubiquitous acronym for head coach, so it was jarring for me to read at first.
@@samhartje723 I mean, we all know what HC is. He saved like a second and a half typing it out, but you wasted his gain by making him read your comment. You owe him 2 seconds of his life back
Celtic fan here who has watched the entire season: the ugly and the beautiful moments. Udoka wants this team running with two key concepts in mind: pace and decisiveness. When the offense is humming, our actions are swift, and decisions are made within 1.5 seconds. Even when the J's iso up it's usually when they decide to hunt mismatches. Credit to both Udoka and the coaching staff to get great individual talents to buy into the offense and provide counters in-game and to the players for embracing it.
Best example of this is the Boooklyn Buzzer-beater. Smart would of made the shot in the corner, but baited 2 Brooklyn defenders allowing a clear passing lane for Tatum to score on the final clock.
They have had a good passing game for some games in the second half of the season. That’s their next goal to do that consistently ala Spurs 15
yeah Ime Udoka has completely turned this team around is such a short time. Great offensive and defensive system.
How they beat the heat game 7
So the answer to Miami's improved 2-3 Zone is to have somebody roaming at the dunker's spot especially a lob treat like TimeLord... 👀
That was pretty much the same thing the Lakers did in 2020 during the finals
@@jdelgado216 exactly. How hasn’t spo adjusted to this
@@2kolbe010 Spo has to play zone because they bleed way more playing a more attached defense. They do not have any way to contain both tatum and brown at the same time with their guards being undersized or defensively challenged. Bam has to challenge, which allows the celtics to dunk or get the rebound. This already happens with the zone but atleast with the zone the heat have a chance to cause a turnover. Also just as big an issue for the heat is their offense. They almost cant drive at all and have terrible spacing issues, tending to bunch players together towards the sides of the court. During the bubble they would screen away from the ball so it would allow passes to the side or top, which in turn opens up the drive. But now they are super stationary and ball watch.
@@swiftbluedragon Also doesn't help everyone is injured, Bam looks very off. Just a literal hell of a series
I still think they'll give those lobs early and often in a game. No Center has lobbed miami to death in a win. I feel like it gets the stars out of rhythm on the other teams but i could be completely wrong because spo will keep the trap/help home eventually but I don't remember a center minus embiid dropping 30+ on this team.
Celtics vs Warriors finals would be dope for the fact that the two coaches played for Coach Pop.
Kerr's IQ was already exquisite even as a player, but Kerr and Udoka learning from Pop has been the best.
Thanks to Pop, them and we the fans got two great coaches duking it out.
Celtics vs Warriors has been years in the making. They matchup so well. Their regular season games are always tight.
Yeah, since the Isaiah era, bro.
Nah. Not always. /
I've been saying this since 2018
We were so close to a Warriors v Celtics Finals but instead we got freaking Warriors v Lebron for the fourth time in a row, it would've been nice to see Kyrie and a young Celtics team go against the Superteam version of Warriors
But I guess it was for the better, now we have Warriors reborned after two sad seasons and a more developed Celtics with better defense and hungry for their shot a title since 2010
@@bryancordero6532 kyrie wouldn't have played in that series lmao
@Seanus Patricus I think so too. I think when Boston goes big with Al and Rob, they are gonna give the warriors problems. Them and Tatum have got length. Then with MS just stalking curry. Idk, I’m no expert tho
it's even more impressive that the Celtics are doing this offensively when White offers 7-10 missed threes a game as a sacrifice to the basketball gods.
lmao
Damn true
White is averaging just over 2 3PA/game in the conference finals. Stop digging him.
@@tim.noonan while this comment is exaggerating, White is averaging 7 points a game in the playoffs, on 36%fg and 20% on 3 attempts per game from deep, his offense kinda deserves digging at
In Game 4 and 5 White was amazing, he carry the offense with big Al when JT and Brown were struggling. In defense White Is always very important. I think he's a very important piece in this team. 🍀
Can we talk about how wildly good of a job Ime Udoka is doing as a first year head coach. If nothing else, Boston fans should feel really good about him
since he preaches defense we are!
Overrated. His players grew as he got signed and GA took em to 7 wo Middleton. Stevens was so good he became president
@@rockysalvatore435 what?!! How could you say that?!
@@fishifyjenkins1379 truth that's how
@@rockysalvatore435 not truth
Look at the last 50 comments excluding mine lmaooo
Babe, wake up, new Thinking Basketball just dropped
I love your analysis compared to the medias which is “ x team didn’t show up to play”
x team want it more
:)
I will say part of these opening is due to injuries on both sides. As well as the teams are gased in all the games rn. After those first few games both teams look dead.
@Don't read profile photo Ok I didn’t bye
The Celtics have a right to be gassed after going through the Nets and the Bucks. I have no clue why the Heat is gassed, unless Boston's defense is making them work too hard for points.
@@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641 Nah, so ever since the Play In was established schedules have been getting more cramed as they are on the same schedule but have more games now. These teams are getting very little rest in these series. That's partially to blame for the high injury count in this and previous years. With this crammed schedule the wear on player's bodies is getting worse.
@@ananthropomorphictalkinggo6641 bucks? Yes Nets? They swept them so had a lot of rest
@@jdelgado216 you think playing defense against KD and Kyrie isn't difficult?
pls do a video analysis comparing warriors and Celtics both offense and defense
The best NBA Xs and Os channel out there. I thoroughly enjoy every video. Thanks for the great content.
Celtics vs Warriors is a series I've waited for since Tatum's rookie season. I hope they win vs the Heat and let us all see an all time great finals.
Amazing breakdown video. I was so fascinated by these defensive tactics and adjustments
Jaylen Brown has been the most consistent player for the Celtics so far, he is playing so well. This isn’t me saying he is the best tho
so you're saying he's the best on the team?
@@AJ-iu6nw he literally said that isn’t him saying he is the best
I feel like Al has been a bit more impactful and consistent, imo. JB has been a bit frustrating at times.
@@AJ-iu6nw Do you have trouble reading?
@@therealcapartist1690 you really think he’s serious
Thank you so much for your videos. You clearly gave me back some love for the NBA. Your understanding of the game and your hability to entertain us is a blessing. Thank you !
its not just cuz coach is great w his content, its also cuz all the media does is talk shit and youtubers focus on popular topics. Us true fans of the sport like real breakdowns, not all that damn criticism and highlights
I was waiting for your Celtics video for so long!! Love the content man. Keep it up
Celtics last ten vs Warriors: 7 wins 3 loses
Heat last ten vs Warriors: 4 wins 6 loses
Even at there early dynastic peak Celtics have matchup well vs Curry and his crew.
I don’t think they’ve played against a full strength warriors yet though. Looking forward to a matchup with two of my favorite teams though.
This is a stupid Boston fanboy stat no other games played outside this season matters… tryna sneak past season match ups in there lol 😂
@@johnhendrix28 thats a stupid comment, GSW were even stronger with KD and full strength Klay Thompson.
More videos like these bro! Loving these defense breakdowns!
Wow. I learned so much from your breakdown.
Best basketball vlogger, the details is just impressive. Thank you from the basketball junkies 😄
great analysis man, thanks for that !
Boston is due for another championship but GSW are great themselves if both meet in the finals that is ofcourse.
I love these series breakdowns. I still watch the video you did on Nurse vs Stevens coaching in the Bubble.
Thanks for the vid
Apparently you need to think harder about basketball
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amazing video !!!!
I think overall Miami doesn't have the Personnel to match the Celtics intensity on both sides of the ball.
To be fair to them, last game they nearly had the worst 3 point shooting percentage in NBA playoff history on 30+ attempts or something like that. It's a make or miss league. But if they were shooting even 30% on their 3's (I'll concede Boston's been somewhat cold too, but the Heat have been HISTORICALLY cold, after leading the league in 3 point % this season), some of these games wouldn't have been even close. Credit where credit's due, but the blueprint to winning the series is still relatively simple if they're not historically cold.
(if they are historically cold, they just will have to sit there and lose. No two ways around it)
@@kunalmishra9463 Yeah it's definitely them missing 3 pointers. absolutely NOTHING to do with Boston's #1 rated defense in almost every category in the last half of the season
@@THROWBACK_Sports did you listen to what I said? All credit due and whatnot, but this isn’t the same conversation if they’re shooting “coldly” instead of literally “worst shooting of all time coldly”. Potentially on the other side too - Jaylen is shooting out of his mind this series against an equally good defense… is that sustainable too?
Heat is great defensively. However, their offense needs a change. Aside from Butler, they don't have reliable scorers - consistent shooters that can bring on their A games even against defenses like Celtic's.
This series has been a chess match of defense. A Celtics-Warriors final would be a battle of great offense vs great defense. The only thing is, Warriors can defend well too. So I'm leaning towards the Warriors especially if Iguodala and Payton come back just in time to reinforce their defense.
Great presentation - thanks!
6:37 -- I'd like to see more of this from Tatum against GS, who aren't the biggest team
Great great video thanks
This video might age poorly if Miami wins game 7.
Update: WELP, they survived.
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your comment aged poorly
@@ianjamesindignation9136 I think you need to read the up update. And I said if.
@@13JacksonMr doesn't matter
Thanks man, beautifully explained.
whos here after buttler collapsed the green boys
Me!
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Looking forward to a follow up video on how Miami’s defense got it done this year.
great analyzation man!
Udoka really surprised me, I was expecting Celtics to do relatively well due to the talent there, but at Final's level? Great job
Sick channel brother
Outstanding analysis
After game 6 in Boston you ought to talk about Jimmy butler, you guys never really covered him except probably once barely mentioning him borderline top 10 the year heat made the finals. I truly believe he deserves more for what he’s capable of doing as the general nba fan doesn’t even think he’s a star and every other critic disregards him.
Warriors has never faced playoff Jimmy
Love these breakdowns. Way more informative than what's on TV.
The breakdowns are so good that I actually want to watch a full game instead of just the highlights.
The Cs are the best defensive matchup against the Warriors. So even if I'm not much of a Cs fan, them winning this series and battling it out with the Warriors would be quite a treat.
Reading the comments from between game six and game seven and cackling.
Good shit rob is very important to this defense
Could you make a defensive peaks series ?? Im interested to see who are the best defenders according to your opinion
This video is amazing
Maybe upload this after you know the result of game 7
It’s all about adjusting great job brother
What video editing/ telestrator do you use? This is awesome
the best channel ever i have seen
Taking me to basketball school, I love it!
Thanks
and Miami just forced Game 7 lol
and lost
nice vid!!
Great breakdown
Nba defense strategy is crazy
Goat analysis per usual.
this aged like milk
Lol
very fine milk that tastes a lot like aged wine
@@TheDonUrbas the Celtics didn't figure out the heat still they got lucky butler missed
@@Fuegopaintrain Heat got lucky game 6 and 7 to keep it that close
@@TheDonUrbas obviously not because game 7 was close the heat were just as good as the Celtics
As a Celtics fan I have to say that’s a clever defensive scheme by the Heat, it’s like a man coverage 3-2 zone where the wing defenders are sagged just enough to dare the pass to the corner ready to pounce.
Jimmy Butler’s COMBINED stats over his last two games, Game 4 & 5 of the ECF:
🔥 19 PTS
🗑 7/32 FGM - 21.8 FG%
Miami is 0-2 in those games & now trail Boston, 3-2 😬Lowry really had 0 points, 0 assists and 1 rebound in 25 minutes ..he was just out there running. The Miami Heat's backcourt struggled to find their rhythm in Game 5.
jesus christ
he's injured
@@genaldgalicia5834 is he?
Let me know his stats game 6
and now?
aMAZING cONTENT
Solved?
Beautiful analysis and adjustment from Udoka to use their defense against them like that; zones usually collapse once something unexpected happens, so make it happen I guess!
No more wishing everyone , it's finally going to happen because the Celtics has defeated the Heat in seven tough run and will be facing the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 finals.
yo steve kerr, we know u watching this
Great video! Can you also show the adjustments Miami made to improve their offense? Sorry, Just kiddin, couldnt resist
1d1ot
This is something old timers wouldnt understand.
The ability to run hybrid zoning massively helps the team to be in better position to help each other.
If mj is whining abouf some basic zoning. I wonder how much he would complain against this era or hybrid zones
MJ wouldn't whine, he would feast in todays game. Theres a reason NBA avg scores were 10-15 point less during his era. Not sure how young you are, but imagine Kobe, but better.
@@pittbos2567 anogher guy who didnf watch the game. Back then zone defense was illegal. Mj bulls was whining non stop please.
Allen ivsrson,kobe tmac, shaq, kg tim duncanand mj himssld All were complaining when zone defense came back.
Mj even took it to magazine.
Lmao here you telling me he didnt whine.
piston bad boys couldnt stop mj. They resort to 2 things.
One hard fouls.
2. Playing zone which was effective in stopping and slowing down mj 1on1. This bothered mj for 2 straight years in fhe playoffs.
When that year bulls finally beat piston. Mj and phil jackson were whining and crying to refs ears. They are running zone. Call fhat illegal defense.
Usimg the refs to ensure piston cant run zone defense and allow mj to play 1on1.
Same thing happend when pacer and knicks ran zone defense.
Bulls were crying abouf basic zoning.
Imagine more tricky and hybrid zoning?
@@pittbos2567 10-15 pts lesser becauss theres ALOT MORE 3pt shooting and the pace was alot faster.
Back in bulls( gold standard in 90s) day, they focused on getting a shot as close to the basket as possible. Ideally the paint. They would pass up on open 3s, going under screen etc using the most out of 24 sec.
Nowadays by gsw(kd) gold standard, as long as its open. You take it.
And you have alot more and higher quality shooters.
Which increased the pace, in same amount of time, less time were used for team to take a shot which meant overall more shots were taken.
Thus contributed to higher scoring.
Bruh. Dont come telling me ur grandfather overrated tall tales.
Your not even at that level yet you wanna talk baskerball🤡🤡
@@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains LOL, you ever heard of the hand check? The year after it was prohibited avg scores went up by four points. When the zone was reinstated the avg score went up by .7 then dipped by point .4 the year after that. And the 3 point shot only makes sense if teams avg 10-15 more makes per game. BTW GSW avg 14.2 and they are obviously higher than the avg... so 🧢. Not knocking hybrid defense, just your silly example of MJ complaining about zones like he had nothing better to worry about.
@@pittbos2567 ah old head with his wheelchair knowledge.
wheres the handcheck when suns played mj bulls in the finals?
that defense suns put up is worse than harden in playoffs.
zone was reinstate, which in turn promoted more passing out of paint lmao.
which contributed to team started seeking more 3pt shot, specially cross court pass to corners.
inside-out game.
that's what shaq kg timmy all said lmao.
your point mj didn't complain.
iverson, kobe, tmac, kg, mj (wizards), timmy, were all complaining.
back then social media wasn't a thing mj took it to the magazine to complain.
here you are telling me "mj wouldn't whine"
bulls, mj and phil jackson was whining all playoffs for refs to call that illegal zone.
which stopped mj from proceeding to finals twice as they failed to get pass piston.
they faced the same defense pacer and knicks ran, again the bulls cried to the refs.
do even watching the game?
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butlers 47 points last night has not allowed this video to age well
Welp how as this aged
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Ime Udoka is helluva coach, period
So the answer is almost always movement and this is why the Warriors stay on top. It would be very nice to see what kind of adjustments Heat can do against the Celtics, as they continue to play their defensive style. Warriors are the only team I have see so far playing multiple complex defensive schemes throughout a game and have multiple answers against offenses that change.
This matchup just goes to show how elite these coaches are. what a matchup
Breakdown is great, but I think Heat's main problem is a lack of offense (I would love to see your vid on Timelord's importance for that reason). Partially caused by Celtics limiting turnovers last 2 games. Heat was never a great team in Halfcourt against rim protection-heavy defense, such as healthy Celtics.
Celtics need to watch this video on the flight to Miami
Mozarella has no idea how to coach
Too bad the DPOY can't keep J. Buckets from putting up 47
The Heat played a great deal of CLUTCH and GRAB defense to compensate for their deficiencies in their talent gap with the Celtics.
Their Great Coach Erik Spoelstra defensive schemes worked great with the clutch and grab scheme since the refs don’t call fouls the same way they do during the regular season.
However, Celtics coach Ime Udoka made the necessary adjustments to counter that, and it worked until the last 2 minutes of the game 7.
Most people forget that even if Jimmy Butler made the 3 pointer, the Celtics had more than 15 seconds to take back the lead similar to game one against the Nets. (I know, I know, the Heat are not the Nets! Keep lying to yourselves).
Get excited Celtics Nation. Onto Bay Area on Thursday.
THAT WAS FUCKING AWESOME!!!!! All of that combinations on both ends looked so fun!!!! It's the type of thing that i most like, and when did the Heat became so good??
Honestly after all of the blowouts this postseason I think Warriors vs Celtics could be an all time series
The NBA CZcams version of Michael Jordan has uploaded. Today is a good day
Game 7 baby!!!!
This video now has potential to age terribly
I'll always remember Ime Udoka in 2k14 sitting next to me during post game interviews and thought it was Tony Parker and realized it only after 50-ish games.
Ty
Don't let Erik Spoe watch this. This is hella great detailed breakdown
Spo is out of reply options. If he has the gappers drop back and play more honest D, the lanes for Tatum / Brown drives become huge. The zone worked OK in G4 for a bit, but it seemed like Boston had a reply ready within a few possessions.
@@Denzera yeah man. Just gotta love Ime
Joe Mazulla needs to watch this lol
Can we get a finals preview ?
I’m calling it Miami is going win game 7, then for the Finals Miami in 6
maybe next year
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yeah......no
@@kghd2647 I was wrong 🤷🏾♂️
@@pedroaugustocosta2533 lol was wrong 🤷🏾♂️
Finally a Miami Heat video and we’re getting roasted 🥲 #HeatIn7
They have had a good passing game for some games in the second half of the season. That’s their next goal to do that consistently ala Spurs 15
What is the name of the song in the background?
It's always interesting how play off basketball can be very different than the regular season.
Nba teams most definitely use your videos when watching film
Can you do a Dirk Nowitzki analyse?
NBA Underground for president
After tonight's game, it's possible this vid could age real poorly 😂.
They didn't solve it last night lol