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The Unfathomable LIV-PGA Merger, Miami’s Special Sauce, and Butler’s Unusual Superstardom With Joe House, Nathan Hubbard, and Raja Bell

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Unraveling Defensive Strategies in Basketball

This chapter explores the evolving defensive strategies in basketball, focusing on teams like the Miami Heat and their dynamic approaches to gameplay. The discussion includes the necessity for teams to adapt their defenses, comparing them to flexible strategies in football, and suggests experimenting with zone defenses. Additionally, it examines the Heat's ability to disrupt opponents' rhythm and the strategic adjustments needed for teams like Denver to counteract high-scoring offenses.

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