1. Struggling Miami Heat Need to Vary Up Their Defense

    It was obvious from the very first play of Game 3 that the Miami Heat 's defense was off. Numerous bad things happen here, so let's take them one by one...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 5 days ago 2,398 reads 8 comments

  2. San Antonio Spurs Will Gladly Take What the Defense Gives Them

    The Miami Heat play defense with an aggression unmatched by any team in the NBA . They attempt to cut off pick-and-rolls at the head by trapping the ball-handler as he comes around ...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 9 days ago 3,004 reads 13 comments

  3. Breaking Down How San Antonio Spurs Free the 3-Point Shooter

    Watch enough film of the San Antonio Spurs offense and you will build up an immunity to their whirring brand of side-to-side ball and player movement...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 18 days ago 3,965 reads 14 comments

  4. Breaking Down What Rajon Rondo Must Do to Become Elite NBA Point Guard

    Rajon Rondo is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA , especially when it comes to discussions of his value. Coaches, players and writers in league circles often list him amongst the best players in the league ...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 10,535 reads 65 comments

  5. Every Remaining NBA Playoff Team's Go-To Play

    Whether it's late in the game when they need a score to win or tie, or it's just to stop a run, every NBA team has a go-to play in their pocket to get them the best possible look at the basket...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 88 reads 9 comments

  6. Inside the Chicago Bulls Defense: What Makes It So Good?

    Since naming Tom Thibodeau their head coach in summer 2010, the Chicago Bulls have sported a top-five defensive efficiency rating in each season...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 3,986 reads 16 comments

  7. How Bad Carmelo Anthony's Shooting Is During 2013 Playoffs and How He Can Fix It

    It's no secret that Carmelo Anthony has struggled through the New York Knicks ' first seven playoff games. The league's leading scorer is still getting his points (28.9 per game, to be exact), but he's struggling badly with his shot...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 3,111 reads 24 comments

  8. How Raymond Felton Is Tearing Up Celtics' Pick-and-Roll Defense

    The Boston Celtics have a general idea for how they'd like to defend Raymond Felton in their first-round series against the New York Knicks. That idea tracks with the way most teams have tried to defend Felton throughout his career...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 985 reads 7 comments

  9. How Chris Paul Burned the Memphis Grizzlies Defense to Steal Critical Game 2

    In less than 24 seconds, Chris Paul broke the heart of Memphis Grizzlies fans watching Game 2 while simultaneously lighting up the face of every Los Angeles Clippers fan across the world...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 6,640 reads 10 comments

  10. Breaking Down How San Antonio Spurs Are Defending Dwight Howard and Pau Gasol

    The San Antonio Spurs made relatively quick work of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday, but they didn’t do it in the way you would expect...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 6,861 reads 15 comments

  11. Nuggets vs. Warriors: Breaking Down the Secret Behind Denver's Game 1 Win

    The common refrain about the first-round playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors is that whichever offense can get hot and stay hotter will win both the game and the series...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 1 month ago 4,783 reads 8 comments

  12. Breaking Down How LA Clippers Need to Defend Opposing Big Men in 2013 Playoffs

    The Los Angeles Clippers are known more for their efficient offense and high-flying lobs than for playing hard-nosed defense, and with good reason. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin anchor one of the best offensive units in the league...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 2 months ago 3,676 reads 7 comments

  13. Breaking Down How Andre Iguodala's Versatility Is Denver Nuggets' Secret Weapon

    When the Denver Nuggets acquired Andre Iguodala before the 2012-13 season in the four-team Dwight Howard trade, there were several basketball junkies infatuated with the move...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 2 months ago 4,906 reads 6 comments

  14. Breaking Down How Tim Duncan Plays Vital Role in San Antonio Spurs Offense

    Tim Duncan might not be the most eye-popping superstar the NBA has ever seen, but there is a reason why they call him Mr. Consistent...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 3 months ago 5,363 reads 4 comments

  15. Breaking Down How Houston Rockets Use 3 Offensive Sets to Torch Opposition

    James Harden has made the Houston Rockets go from a cellar dweller into one of the most exciting teams in the NBA ...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 3 months ago 5,899 reads 9 comments

  16. Breaking Down How NY Knicks Free Steve Novak on Offense

    If you’re a fan of my Twitter stylings , you’ ve undoubtedly seen me mention, talk about and even borderline obsess over “The Steve Novak Play...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 3 months ago 5,408 reads 12 comments

  17. Breaking Down How David West Is One of the NBA's Most Consistent Players

    David West is one of the most remarkably consistent players in the league. For his career, West averages 18.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per 36 minutes on 48...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 5 months ago 1,091 reads 15 comments

  18. Three Subtle Plays That Helped the Knicks Beat the Celtics

    The New York Knicks beat the Boston Celtics on Thursday night, snapping a 13-game road losing streak in Boston, their last win having come with Eddy Curry, Quentin Richardson and Steve Francis playing prominent roles...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 5 months ago 4,183 reads 9 comments

  19. How the Bulls and Raptors Used Different Plays to Accomplish the Same Goal

    With 15.1 seconds remaining in overtime in their game against the Chicago Bulls, the Toronto Raptors had the ball down by two points with a chance to tie the game...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 5 months ago 495 reads 0 comments

  20. Jeremy Lin: Why Houston Rockets PG's Play Has Markedly Improved in Recent Weeks

    Jeremy Lin got off to a slow start to the 2012-13 season. Through December 10, he had made just 38.1 percent of his attempts and had shot a below-league-average percentage from five of six zones in the NBA ...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 5 months ago 11,512 reads 33 comments

  21. Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks Taking Page out of Same Playbook

    On Christmas day, the Los Angeles Lakers got Kobe Bryant an open mid-range jumper against the New York Knicks with a creative hand-off play...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 6 months ago 2,421 reads 11 comments

  22. Breaking Down How the New York Knicks Are Beating Teams with the Pick-and-Roll

    In improving their record to 2-1 against the rival Brooklyn Nets and 19-6 overall, the New York Knicks have used one particular set play with great success...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 6 months ago 1,734 reads 3 comments

  23. How Serge Ibaka Has Become a Force in Pick and Roll Situations

    Serge Ibaka came into the NBA as an extremely raw physical specimen who did not have much of an offensive game to speak of. As a rookie, 43.4 percent of his offensive plays came via offensive rebounds and cuts, compared to just 7...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 6 months ago 689 reads 0 comments

  24. Chris Bosh Finally Used Efficiently by Miami Heat

    It’s taken a while, but it appears the Miami Heat have finally figured out the best way to use Chris Bosh on offense. The lanky power forward turned center is enjoying the most efficient offensive season of his career, averaging 18...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 6 months ago 920 reads 0 comments

  25. How the New York Knicks Are Exploiting Defenses with the Corner Three

    The New York Knicks currently lead the NBA in both three-point rate (the percentage of field goal attempts that are three-pointers) and three-pointers attempted per game, and ...

    Jared Dubin Written by Jared Dubin about 7 months ago 2,964 reads 2 comments