Merging film study with stats - created by Ben Taylor, host of the Thinking Basketball podcast and author of Thinking Basketball book. Additional Thinking Ba…
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Become a member to access all full length videos The Heat's opening game in Montreal gave us a glimpse at their new offense around former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. We break down how Giannis will be used and what to expect.
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Use signup code GREAT DAY for $300 off Sports Business Classroom at Summer League Become a member to access all full length videos We break down the Knicks historic comeback in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs, including the 2nd half changes, coaching decisions, and 3 finger tips that changed NBA history.
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If you or someone you know experienced serious mental health struggles as a result of social media use, you may be entitled to a potential recovery of over $1,000. Go to to submit a claim now. Use signup code GREAT DAY for $300 off Sports Business Classroom at Summer League
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Use signup code GREAT DAY for $300 off Sports Business Classroom at Summer League Become a member to access all full length videos We look at the Thunder championship-level execution, offensive counters and amazing high-level plays to out-execute the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
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Use signup code GREAT DAY for $300 off Sports Business Classroom at Summer League Become a member to access all full length videos We look at whether Victor Wembanyama's dominant start to the 2024 playoffs against Portland and Minnesota make him the best player in the NBA.
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Become a member to access all full length videos How LeBron James out-thought Houston in an upset win in the 2026 playoffs. Find additional Thinking Basketball content on the NBA App, the More Thinking Basketball channel and the Thinking Basketball podcast.
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Use signup code GREAT DAY for $300 off Sports Business Classroom at Summer League Become a member to access all full length videos The classic game that (mostly) answered the hypothetical question of '90s NBA players playing in today's game without elite outside shooting. Game 4 of the 2026 playoffs between the Pistons and Magic combined incredible athleticism and modern tactics in a throwback game.
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Become a member to access all full length videos We look at the hidden force guiding so many NBA plays. Not merely the impact of coaching in practice, before the game and during timeouts, but live-ball coaching, play calling, and the powerful effect of communicating during the game from the sidelines.
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Become a member to access all full length videos Is the NBA 65-game rule limit working for awards? Is it good or bad? We look at arguments for and against the rule, historical games played, and the larger issue of player health impacting the fan experience...and maybe the (fun?) unintended chaos brought on by the rule.
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Become a member to access all full length videos The Lakers have a string of clutch wins and have drastically outperformed their point differential. Are they MORE dangerous because of their weapons in close games? Do they simply let go of the rope in losses? We look at their recent games -- what's worked and what hasn't -- and the history of successful teams.
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Become a member to access all full length videos There's an upper limit on scoring in NBA basketball, and that upper limit is why no one could score 50 points in today's game, and it also holds a key to mastering offense: The best players don't dominate by scoring more.
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I sit down with 2-time MVP and master of the Pick-n-Roll Steve Nash to breakdown footage from his 2005 series against Dallas and understand how he setup screens, counters he developed, and the way he looked to manipulate defenders.
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Become a member to access all full length videos How good can a bad shooting game be? How good is Cade Cunningham's defense? We deep-dive a game on Cade's defense, passing, tendencies, little things and more. Find additional Thinking Basketball content on the NBA App, the More Thinking Basketball channel and the Thinking Basketball podcast.
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Try Rocket Money for FREE or unlock more features with premium at Become a member to access all full length videos What is the Ewing Theory? Does it apply to Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics? We explore how Boston and Joe Mazzulla have shocked the league by changing their offense, and the surprising history and nuance of playing "better" without a star.
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