Thinking Basketball #242: Will the offensive explosion ever stop?
Dec 21, 2023
The podcast discusses the offensive explosion in the NBA, including the historical scoring averages, factors driving the offensive explosion, and the possibility of adjusting rules for balance. They also explore the evolution of dribbling and basketball moves, offensive strategies, challenges of determining screen legality, and the diminishing impact of high-scoring games.
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Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Offensive Explosion in Basketball
02:04 • 14min
The Evolution of Dribbling in Basketball and Alternative Styles
15:59 • 2min
The Evolution of Basketball Moves and Rules
18:11 • 16min
The Evolution of Offensive Strategies in Basketball
34:09 • 21min
The Challenge of Drawing the Line on Screening in Basketball
54:51 • 3min
The Diminishing Impact of High-Scoring Games
57:29 • 4min