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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

**Threading this for easier use ***

Mazzulla tends to stick to a handful of SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) calls throughout a season.

This one could become a staple.

"Slice Veer"

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

SLOB Possession 5

Simons is the shuffle cutter. Play run for Pritchard.

Toronto's perimeter defense does a great job of shutting down any space or advantage creation.

Flare screen gets Simons open. Missed shot.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

SLOB Possession 4

Again run for Simons to cook. He's quicker getting into another PnR, rip screen from Hugo.

No advantage creation, tough step back 3

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

SLOB Possession 3

Garza the screener.

Simons *eventually* uses another Garza screen to attack weakside.

Counters solid defense with step back 2

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

SLOB Posession 2

Same action on the very next SLOB possession.

Lots of good reads available on this.

Great cut from Boucher.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

SLOB Possession 1

Queta sets the slice screen for Harper Jr.

Harper Jr shuffle cuts and relocates to strong side corner .

Queta veers into another screen.

Defense chases screen receiver, Queta open on the elbow

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 5h

**Threading this for easier use ***

Mazzulla tends to stick to a handful of SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) calls throughout a season.

This one could become a staple.

"Slice Veer"

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 6h

3rd straight time of going to this on SLOB possessions.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 6h

Both things can be true haha

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 6h

Same action on the very next SLOB possession.

Lots of good reads available on this.

Great cut from Boucher.

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 6h

Queta sets the slice screen for Harper Jr.

Harper Jr shuffle cuts and relocates to strong side corner

Queta veers into another screen. Defense chases screen receiver, Queta open on the elbow

AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 6h

Mazzulla tends to stick to a handful of SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) calls throughout a season.

This one could become a staple.

"Slice Veer"

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 6h

"Quick Fist Miami"

Quick action between Minott and Queta

Queta flows into on-ball screen / PnR (fist)

PP cuts into side DHO with Simons

Simons comes off DHO into an on-ball screen from Queta

DHO into screen/pin = Miami/Pistol

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Morten Stig Jensen @msjnba.bsky.social · 2d

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

The Celtics first preseason game is in the books. Here are five observations from their win over Memphis

www.celticschronicle.com/p/back-in-th...

Back In The Groove: 5 Observations From Celtics Win Over The Grizzlies

The Celtics got their preseason off to a good start

www.celticschronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3OYk...

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Celtics/Grizzlies Recap

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast🚨

☘️Recapping the Celtics win over Memphis
☘️The shot diet
☘️The different types of pacing
☘️Going small with Tillman
☘️The importance of gap help
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Celtics vs Grizzlies Recap | What We Learned — And What Still Scares Me

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hard-boo! 👻 aka Mike Breen (no not THAT one) @hardbap.bsky.social · 3d

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Quick reminder that i'll have thoughts and takeaways on tonight's game over on the Celtics Chronicle, and then a look at some scheme changes on Friday.

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Covering the Boston Celtics by way of Birmingham, England. No locker room access, just a lot of game film, stats, and obsession. Regular analysis, Xs and Os aficionado, and game breakdowns. Click to r...

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

The Celtics first preseason game is in the books. Here are five observations from their win over Memphis

www.celticschronicle.com/p/back-in-th...

Back In The Groove: 5 Observations From Celtics Win Over The Grizzlies

The Celtics got their preseason off to a good start

www.celticschronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Yeah, not for long...Usually under 20 minutes

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Quick reminder that i'll have thoughts and takeaways on tonight's game over on the Celtics Chronicle, and then a look at some scheme changes on Friday.

Lock in now to get them straight to your inbox

CelticsChronicle.com

The Celtics Chronicle | Adam Taylor | Substack

Covering the Boston Celtics by way of Birmingham, England. No locker room access, just a lot of game film, stats, and obsession. Regular analysis, Xs and Os aficionado, and game breakdowns. Click to r...

CelticsChronicle.com

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Jason is awesome, too...Love getting to chop it up with him

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Valiant Lewton @joelvideo.producer.blue · 3d

This is really a great big-picture primer for the Celtics season. Two really smart basketball minds - bouncing ideas off each other.

AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast 🚨

☘️A deep dive season preview w/ Jason Timpf
☘️Anfernee Simons upside and prototype
☘️The front court issues
☘️Importance of defensive IQ execution
☘️A change in play style
+ Much more

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Celtics Season Preview With Jason Timpf | Boston’s Retool Could Be Fun

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Audio versions available on Apple and Spotify

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Spotify – Web Player

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AdamTaylorNBA @adamtaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

🚨New Celtics Chronicle Podcast 🚨

☘️A deep dive season preview w/ Jason Timpf
☘️Anfernee Simons upside and prototype
☘️The front court issues
☘️Importance of defensive IQ execution
☘️A change in play style
+ Much more

youtu.be/R2hxG4p4R08

Celtics Season Preview With Jason Timpf | Boston’s Retool Could Be Fun

YouTube video by The Celtics Chronicle

youtu.be

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