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Deni Avdija's Last Stand: A Possession-by-Possession Breakdown of His Offense

Jun 29, 2026

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Deni Avdija's Last Stand: A Possession-by-Possession Breakdown of His Offense

What Game 5 against the Spurs reveals about Avdija's pick-and-roll, his handoffs, and the isolation gap he'll need to close before he can take the leap from All-Star to superstar

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
We Analyzed Every Offensive Action in the Knicks' Championship Game. This Is What We Found

Jun 20, 2026

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We Analyzed Every Offensive Action in the Knicks' Championship Game. This Is What We Found

The Spurs basically ruined New York's game plan. Here's what won them the title.

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Behind Wembanyama's Game 4 collapse: shots, dribbles, and 4 minutes of rest

Jun 13, 2026

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Behind Wembanyama's Game 4 collapse: shots, dribbles, and 4 minutes of rest

The data across four Finals games points toward a simple conclusion: The Alien Is Tired

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Stephon Castle's On/Off Problem Is the Spurs' Biggest Concern

Jun 8, 2026

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Stephon Castle's On/Off Problem Is the Spurs' Biggest Concern

The numbers don't lie: San Antonio is better when their starting combo guard sits down

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
4 Clips to Prep for Game 2 of the Finals Series

Jun 5, 2026

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4 Clips to Prep for Game 2 of the Finals Series

Why Wemby needs to stay near the rim on defense, how the Gortat screen helped pull him away, the coaches' chess match, and the Spurs' dismal second-half shooting. The tactical points that will decide the next meeting between San Antonio and New York

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Wembanyama's Assertiveness Changes Everything

May 26, 2026

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Wembanyama's Assertiveness Changes Everything

In Game 4, the Spurs finally built their offense around Wemby — and the Thunder have no answer

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Can the Cavs Find Their Offense in Game 7?

May 17, 2026

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Can the Cavs Find Their Offense in Game 7?

Slow pace, hero-ball, and a catastrophic assist-to-turnover ratio - Cleveland's identity crisis has arrived at the worst possible moment

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Creator Imperative: Why Darryn Peterson Should Go #1

May 13, 2026

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The Creator Imperative: Why Darryn Peterson Should Go #1

OKC's playoff run proves you can't win a title without elite creation. The 2026 Draft has one player who fits that bill

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
 39 Points and a Statement: San Antonio's Game 3 Playbook

May 10, 2026

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39 Points and a Statement: San Antonio's Game 3 Playbook

Against the Timberwolves, Victor Wembanyama Became the Closer

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Knicks' Sideline Playbook Is Already Picking Philadelphia Apart

May 6, 2026

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The Knicks' Sideline Playbook Is Already Picking Philadelphia Apart

Mike Brown's SLOB series gave New York a menu of actions - and the Sixers had no answers for any of them

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
 How Mitch Johnson Solved The Blazers Defensive Scheme

Apr 30, 2026

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How Mitch Johnson Solved The Blazers Defensive Scheme

How flipping the handoff initiator unlocked San Antonio's offense against Portland's drop coverage

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
We Ran the Spurs Through the Machine

Apr 24, 2026

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We Ran the Spurs Through the Machine

AI-powered playoff breakdown inside - plus a Wembanyama-less playbook as he's set to miss Game 3 due to concussion protocol

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Pistons vs. Magic: The 1-1 Reset

Apr 23, 2026

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Pistons vs. Magic: The 1-1 Reset

For the first time, we are providing a breakdown of every Playoff matchup, powered by cutting-edge AI. Explore our new reporting structure, featuring advanced team ratings, player box score analysis, historical regular-season data, and upcoming schedule projections.

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
OKC Moves to 2-0 Following Commanding Home Wins

Apr 23, 2026

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OKC Moves to 2-0 Following Commanding Home Wins

For the first time, we are providing a full breakdown of the series, powered by cutting-edge AI. Explore our new reporting categories, including playoff-specific advanced ratings, game-by-game snapshots, injury updates, and projected paths through the conference bracket

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Deni Avdija's Playoff Debut Was a Statement

Apr 21, 2026

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Deni Avdija's Playoff Debut Was a Statement

30 points, 10 rebounds, and a duel with Wembanyama. The Blazers star won every individual battle, but one. Plus - Watch Tiago Splitter’s playbook for his Avdija in game 1

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
77 Years of Basketball IQ: The Chain Reaction That Won Golden State the Play-In

Apr 16, 2026

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77 Years of Basketball IQ: The Chain Reaction That Won Golden State the Play-In

One possession. Two aging veterans. Three foundational concepts that matter more than any play drawn up on a whiteboard.

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
As Simple As It Gets: The Portland Trail Blazers Full Playbook

Apr 14, 2026

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As Simple As It Gets: The Portland Trail Blazers Full Playbook

From Pace to Pick-and-Roll: How Splitter's Offense Works - and Why a short playbook Might Just Be Enough

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
NBA Daily Report: San Antonio Spurs

Apr 11, 2026

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NBA Daily Report: San Antonio Spurs

One game left. 62 wins. Second seed in the West. We're breaking down the Spurs as the regular season closes - ratings, playoff outlook, injury report, stat leaders, and more. Built with AI. Can Wembanyama and Castle repeat what Duncan and Parker did? Playoffs start soon

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
NBA Daily Reports: New York Knicks

Apr 10, 2026

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NBA Daily Reports: New York Knicks

We're continue our AI-powered daily team reports with the Knicks - fresh off their win over the Celtics, two games left in the regular season. Full breakdown: ratings, playoff outlook, injury report, stat leaders, and more

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
NBA Daily Team Reports Are Here - AI-Powered!

Apr 9, 2026

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NBA Daily Team Reports Are Here - AI-Powered!

Every NBA team. Full breakdowns - stats, ratings, playoff outlook, injury report, and more. Built with a cutting-edge AI technology. Starting off with the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs following tonight's game. Our tactical analysis continues alongside - and goes deeper as the playoffs near. Newslatter subscribers - click on the "Read Online" button for a better experience

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch

One missed switch, easy two points. Aaron Gordon’s dunk (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Denver's Simple SLOB That Fooled Wemby

Apr 5, 2026

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Denver's Simple SLOB That Fooled Wemby

A basic sideline play exposed a critical Spurs defensive breakdown - and sent the game to overtime

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Kattash Code

Mar 31, 2026

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The Kattash Code

How Maccabi Tel Aviv's head coach builds his unique offense around the point guard and big men's coordination

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
Quin Snyder's Positionless Masterpiece

Mar 20, 2026

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Quin Snyder's Positionless Masterpiece

With a stretch 5, a point-forward, and a point guard who can't shoot, the Atlanta Hawks' coach had to reinvent his offense. So far, It's Clicking

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
The Forgotten Read: How NBA Cuts Actually Work

Mar 16, 2026

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The Forgotten Read: How NBA Cuts Actually Work

Spacing killed off-ball movement? Not Necessarily. Here's why cutting to the basket is now a read, not a play - and the Clippers show exactly how it's done

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch

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Jayson Tatum Returns To a Team That Learned to Live Without Him

Mar 8, 2026

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Jayson Tatum Returns To a Team That Learned to Live Without Him

The Celtics survived without their star. The question is whether adding him back makes them a contender - and how will Jaylen Brown react

Udi Hirsch
Udi Hirsch
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