We’re introducing this new feature at CelticsBlog where we go over a single play from the night’s game. It’s a chance for us to nerd out over Brad Stevens’ X’s and O’s and deep dive into how he utilizes his personnel to attack opposing defenses and stop the best players in the league.
Under Doc Rivers, the 76ers have been playing less drop coverage against pick-and-rolls. That means Joel Embiid and Dwight Howard not backpedaling below the break but hanging around above the free throw line. That’s helped Philly establish the NBA’s third best defense, allowing a 36.