When you have two of the best coaches in the history of the NBA going up against each other, you know there is going to be some good Xs and Os stuff to look at.  Turns out, they didn’t disappoint.

Spurs’ Pick & Roll

I know what you are thinking.  A pick and roll?  How is that good play calling?  Well, let’s take a closer look to see how good it is:

Tony Parker gets the pick, not from Tim Duncan, but from Antonio McDyess.  Tim Duncan, as you can see is setting up on the low block.  The purpose of this play is to isolate Duncan’s defender, Pau Gasol.

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