Thinking Basketball #348: Floor-raising coaches & new offensive trends
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Nov 12, 2025 Delve into the Houston Rockets' surprising league-leading offense and their exceptional three-point shooting. Explore Doc Rivers' impact on the Bucks, crafting a player-centric system around Giannis. The hosts debate the difference between floor-raising and ceiling-raising coaches, highlighting legends like Phil Jackson and Popovich. Discover how Miami's offensive style thrives on versatile shooters and creators while questioning if new offensive trends favor movement-driven play. Finally, Tyrese Maxey emerges as a key figure in this evolving basketball landscape.
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Hosts Recall A Wild Night Of Finishes
- Ben and Cody recount a wild NBA night with buzzer-beating finishes and late-game chaos.
- Cody missed most of it because he went to bed after finishing chores and watching Spurs-Bulls.
Wemby Watch: Rim Protection Dominance
- Ben and Cody run 'Wemby Watch' tracking Victor Wembanyama's historic rim protection stats and block streaks.
- They note Wemby's massive defensive impact and long streaks of consecutive games with blocks.
Giannis Offense: Gravity Plus Spot-Up Shooters
- The Bucks combine Giannis' downhill gravity with spot-up shooters to craft an effective regular-season offense.
- Simple actions like flat-screen pop-and-go paired with spacing create high-percentage paint attacks.