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I hope this is true and if it is I'll be so freaking happy as it will mean less open shots for the opponent and better P&R defense.
A Heat official said even beyond Erik Spoelstra’s staff changes, “you will see some tweaks in how we play.” The team’s gambling defense, which left open too many three-point shooters, needs addressing.
What this means is that the Heat may switch to the Tom Thibodeau style of defense that has permeated the NBA. So what will the new defense look like?
Well, Thibodeau’s teams tend to load the strong side of the defense (the one with the opposing ball handler) while having weakside defenders “zone” the backside of the defense.
What Miami will change is the way they approach defending the pick-and-roll.
The last few seasons, we have watched Spoelstra send extra defenders to the ball handler in order to force action and create greater chances for turnovers. This was especially prevalent while defending pick-and-rolls, when the Heat would send both defenders to the ball handler rather than perform the traditional switch.
A Heat official said even beyond Erik Spoelstra’s staff changes, “you will see some tweaks in how we play.” The team’s gambling defense, which left open too many three-point shooters, needs addressing.
What this means is that the Heat may switch to the Tom Thibodeau style of defense that has permeated the NBA. So what will the new defense look like?
Well, Thibodeau’s teams tend to load the strong side of the defense (the one with the opposing ball handler) while having weakside defenders “zone” the backside of the defense.
What Miami will change is the way they approach defending the pick-and-roll.
The last few seasons, we have watched Spoelstra send extra defenders to the ball handler in order to force action and create greater chances for turnovers. This was especially prevalent while defending pick-and-rolls, when the Heat would send both defenders to the ball handler rather than perform the traditional switch.