CelticsBlog · Apr 24, 2018
How the Celtics can adjust to the Bucks’ switching defense
The Celtics had the Bucks on the ropes after securing an overtime win in Game 1 and delivering a beat down in Game 2 of this first round Eastern Conference series. Brad Stevens had Milwaukee figured out. Terry Rozier had zero turnovers in over 70 minutes of action against Drew Bledsoe. It was adapt-or-die for Milwaukee as they headed home for Games 3 and 4.
Spoiler alert: they adapted. Joe Prunty implemented a defense for his team where they would start to switch on Boston’s ball screens. The actions the Celtics run involve a lot of off ball movement with screeners and misdirection to confuse any defense that isn’t connected.