Udi Hirsch

Feb 19, 2026

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Victor Wembenyama And The Strange Case OF The Spurs' Offense

How San Antonio's 5 out, drive-oriented system reveals both the brilliance and the current limits of the Spurs' franchise player

Udi Hirsch

James Harden In Cleveland: First Impressions

Feb 10, 2026

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James Harden In Cleveland: First Impressions

The iso-oriented star is blending in surprisingly well with one of basketball's fastest, most unselfish teams

Udi Hirsch

The Hornets' Brilliant Use of Ghost Screens

Feb 3, 2026

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The Hornets' Brilliant Use of Ghost Screens

With Kon Knueppel's and Brandon Miller's Gravity and Lamelo Ball's passing, a decoy ball screen becomes a lethal weapon

Udi Hirsch

Three Plays that Embody the Charlotte Hornets' Offensive Surge

Jan 28, 2026

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Three Plays that Embody the Charlotte Hornets' Offensive Surge

A recurring sequence executed by the Hornets three times in the opening quarter of their victory over the Philadelphia 76ers highlighted two things: the sheer panic caused by Kon Knueppel’s shooting gravity, and the elite level of Charles Lee’s offensive coaching

Udi Hirsch

Jan 23, 2026

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The real issue with Giannis' teammates

The Greek Freak blamed his teammates' lack of passing after a mere 11-shot night against OKC. However, the credit belongs to the Thunder’s suffocating defense—and the blame to the Bucks’ backcourt struggles

Udi Hirsch

"The Injury Prone" Squad Is Suddenly Thriving

Jan 14, 2026

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"The Injury Prone" Squad Is Suddenly Thriving

Kawhi Leonard, Joel Embiid, Zion Williamson and Ja Morant are available - and putting up huge numbers. Can they stay healthy?

Udi Hirsch

Jan 14, 2026

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NBA CONCEPT EXPLAINED - WHEEL MOTION

This possession by the Cleveland Cavaliers explains why this simple movement is so effective

Udi Hirsch

An edit: the Phoenix Suns found a blueprint to stop SGA

Jan 14, 2026

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An edit: the Phoenix Suns found a blueprint to stop SGA

The Suns' defense looked like a zone, but it was actually a sagging man-to-man defense

Udi Hirsch

One win won't save the Warriors' fading dynasty

Dec 30, 2025

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One win won't save the Warriors' fading dynasty

Golden State Beat Brooklyn 120-107, But The Same Problems Still Follow The Warriors: lack of legit starters, no credible centers and no pace

Udi Hirsch

Steve Kerr and the Curious Case of the Trap on Deni Avdija

Dec 17, 2025

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Steve Kerr and the Curious Case of the Trap on Deni Avdija

he Warriors’ coach went to a trap on the Blazers’ point-forward in crunch time - and it may have cost him the game

Udi Hirsch

Why Erik Spoelstra's no screen offense fell apart when it mattered most

Dec 11, 2025

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Why Erik Spoelstra's no screen offense fell apart when it mattered most

The Miami Heat's NBA Cup exit showed that fundamentally sound defenses can solve their dribble drive offense. Mixing in ball screens might help

Udi Hirsch

The Sixers’ defense has an Embiid-sized hole

Dec 9, 2025

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The Sixers’ defense has an Embiid-sized hole

Philly’s former MVP shot poorly vs. the Lakers. His pick-and-roll coverage looked even worse

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Phoenix may have found a blueprint to slow Luka down - and stop the Lakers

Dec 2, 2025

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Phoenix may have found a blueprint to slow Luka down - and stop the Lakers

A counterintuitive defensive game plan turned Doncic into a scorer first and all but neutralized him as a facilitator

Udi Hirsch

Gregg Popovich

Nov 28, 2025

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13 Years Later, Gregg Popovichʼs Favorite Actions Are Still Winning Games

Ime Udoka, Popʼs disciple, went back to a classic Spurs scissors action for crucial buckets in the Rocketsʼ win over the Warriors

Udi Hirsch

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Nov 26, 2025

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3 min read

Brandon Ingram, The Old School Scorer

Celebrating his 10,000 career points - and the almost extinct NBA action he has mastered

Udi Hirsch

Nikola Jokic

Nov 19, 2025

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The Wheel That Overwhelmed the Nuggets

The Chicago Bulls exploited Nikola Jokic's defensive limitations using a simple offensive concept

Udi Hirsch

Karl Anthony Towns

Space and...Princeton? The Knicks Beautiful Offense

Nov 12, 2025

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Space and...Princeton? The Knicks Beautiful Offense

The Knicks are executing all the fundamentals of a healthy offense - with touches of the Princeton system, anchored by Karl-Anthony Towns

Udi Hirsch

David Adelman revives his father’s masterpiece

Nov 8, 2025

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David Adelman revives his father’s masterpiece

Rick Adelman built one of the most elegant offensive systems in NBA history. His son, David, now coaching the Denver Nuggets, is bringing it back to life

Udi Hirsch

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The play that unlocked the Lakers' new sensation

Nov 5, 2025

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The play that unlocked the Lakers' new sensation

No Luka? No Reaves? No problem. Reserve point guard Nick Smith Jr. torched the Blazers with one set play - the Spain Pick and Roll

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Memphis Grizzlies

The Game Where Ja Morant Just Didn’t Try

Nov 2, 2025

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The Game Where Ja Morant Just Didn’t Try

Lazy Night or Silent Protest? Breaking Down Ja Morant’s Strange Game vs the Lakers, which led to his suspension

Udi Hirsch

basketball

Oct 30, 2025

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Analyzing Cooper Flagg's rocky start

Cooper Flagg is no longer a lock to win the rookie of the year award. The Mavericks’ front-court-oriented roster has a lot to do with it, along with Flagg’s growing pains. A scouting report

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mike brown

Oct 26, 2025

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The Knicks have a new offense. Kind of

Mike Brown added some beautiful motion offense wrinkles. Yet in crunch time, the Knicks still put the ball in Jalen Brunson’s hands - and let him do his thing

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Victor Wembanyama

Oct 24, 2025

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Unleashing Wemby

The Spurs have an unconventional offensive weapon named Victor Wembenyama. We break down their simple playbook built for a historic talent

Udi Hirsch

Oct 22, 2025

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The Reed Sheppard Problem

The Rockets came within inches of beating the defending champions, but their weaknesses at the point guard spot are still glaring. Last year’s No. 3 pick just isn’t ready yet

Udi Hirsch

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The NBA’s Tactical Secrets - Just One Click Away

Oct 19, 2025

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The NBA’s Tactical Secrets - Just One Click Away

Blind Pig Basketball is here to cover the 2025-26 NBA season with detailed scouting reports on your favorite teams and players - the plays, the schemes, the strengths, and the trends across the league

Udi Hirsch