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Page 1: Brad Stevens Boston Celtics - The Basketball Playbook...Brad Stevens Boston Celtics BostonCeltics Half CourtSets 2 Across 1 2 3 4 5 3 screens across for4 (stretch 4). 1 passes to4

Brad Stevens Boston

Celtics

Table of Contents

1. Boston Celtics 2

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Boston Celtics

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Early Offense

2 1

1

2

4

5

3

Early Offense

2 1

1

24

5

3

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Early Offense

Drag

1

2

3

4

5

In transition, 5 sets a ballscreen for 1 who looks t o attackearly before defense is set.

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Early Offense

Double Drag

1

2 3

4

5

In transition, 4 & 5 set a double ballscreen for 1 who lookst o attack early before defense is set.

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Early Offense

Pistol

2

3

4

15

In flow, 2 sets a ballscreen for 1 and clears t o oppositewing.

Early Offense

Pistol

1

2

3

4

5

5 rescreens for a ballscreen for 1 and rolls t o the rim. I f nooptions available, 1 swings t o 4 for a reversal into DHO (SeePush Rev Motion for continuity)

Early Offense

Step 5

1

2

3

4

5

In transition, f irst b ig man down the floor steps up and setsa ballscreen for 1 and rolls t o the rim.

Early Offense

Step 5

1

2

3

4

5

x1

x5

vs "ICE" defense where x 1 pushes 1 down towards thebaseline, with x 5 helping. Instead o f roll ing t o the rim, 5pops t o the elbow lookinf ro a shot o r ball reversal whendefense helps.

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Half Court Sets

2 Across

1

2

3 4

5

3 screens across for 4 (stretch 4).1 passes t o 4.2 screens across for 5 .4 passes t o 5 in the post.

Half Court Sets

2 Across

1

2

34

5

3 sets flare screen for 4 .I f 4 is not open he continues cut t o the basket, 3 comes of fhand of f f rom 5.

Half Court Sets

AI Double

1

2

3

4 5

2 cuts o f f Iverson screen from 4 & 5. 3 cuts through t oother wing. 1 passes t o 2.

Half Court Sets

AI Double

1 2

3

45

5 screens for 4 who sets a ballscreen for 2 , 5 turns and setsa ballscreen for 2 . 4 pops t o the wing, 5 dives t o the rim.

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Half Court Sets

AI Double Throwback

1

2

3

4 5

2 cuts o f f Iverson screen from 4 & 5. 3 cuts through t oother wing. 1 passes t o 2.

Half Court Sets

AI Double Throwback

1

2

3

45

5 turns and sets a ballscreen for 1 who drives t o thebaseline.

Half Court Sets

AI Double Throwback

1

2

3

4

5

4 & 5 screen away for 2, 1 throws i t back t o 2 for a shot.

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Half Court Sets

AI PNR

1

2

3

4 5

2 cuts o f f Iverson screen from 4 & 5. 3 cuts through t oother wing,. 1 passes t o 2.

Half Court Sets

AI PNR

12

3

45

5 dives t o the short corner, 4 cuts up and sets a ballscreenfor 2 .

Half Court Sets

AI Rip Mix

1

2

3

4 5

Half Court Sets

AI Rip Mix

1

2

3

4 5

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Half Court Sets

AI Spread

2

3

4 5

1

4 & 2 cut t o the opposite wings, 5 steps up and sets spreadballscreen for 1 .

Half Court Sets

AI Throwback

1

2

3

45

3cuts o f f Zipper screen from 4. 1 passes t o 3.

Half Court Sets

AI Throwback

1

2

3

4

5

1 Iverson cuts o f f screen from 5 t o the wing, 3 passes t o 1.

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Half Court Sets

AI Throwback

1

2

3

4

5

1 drives t o the r im "rejecting" ballscreen from 5 who turnsand screens for 3 . 1 passes t o 3 for a shot.

Half Court Sets

AI Toronto

1

2

3

4 5

2 cuts o f f Iverson screen from 4 & 5. 3 typically cutsthrough t o other wing, but on this set he fakes the cut andcomes back t o the corner t o leave weak side empty.

Half Court Sets

AI Toronto

1

2

3

4

5

5 steps up t o set a ballscreen for 2 and 2 passes t o 1. As 2passes 5 dives t o the rim, 4 sets a weakside ballscreen (forIsaiah Thomas, lefty) t o attack of f of. 4 pops t o leave spacet o attack.

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Half Court Sets

Chin

1

2

3

4

5

4 screens down for 2, 1 passes t o 2. 5 sets backscreen for 1who cuts t o the corner.

Half Court Sets

Chin

1

2

3

4

5

5 follows and sets a ballscreen for 2 who attacks.

Half Court Sets

Chin Spartans

1

2

3

4

5

4 & 5 set a double backscreen for 2 who cuts t o the corner.

Half Court Sets

Chin Spartans

1

23

4

5

4 & 5 set a double ballscreen for 1 who attacks of f i t . 4pops and 5 rolls t o the rim.

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Half Court Sets

Chin Wildcat

1

2

3

4

5

4 screens down for 2, 1 passes t o 2. 5 sets backscreen for1 .

Half Court Sets

Chin Wildcat

1

2

3

4

5

5 screens down for 1, 2 passes t o 1.

Half Court Sets

Chin Wildcat

1

2

3

4

5

5 sets ballscreeen for 1 and tolls t o the rim.

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Half Court Sets

Clear Wing Double

1

2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Clear Wing Double

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Cross Double

23

4 5

1

2 sets a cross screen for 3 and receives a double screenfrom 4 & 5.

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Half Court Sets

Cross Double

1

23

45

Half Court Sets

Delay - Flare

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Delay - Flare

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Delay - Flare

1

2

34

5

Half Court Sets

Delay - Flare

1

2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Delay 2-Man

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Delay 2-Man

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Delay Chicago

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Delay Chicago

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Delay Flare

1

23

4 5

Half Court Sets

Delay Flare

12

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Delay Twist

1

23

45

Half Court Sets

Delay Twist

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

DHO Double Rip

1

23

4

5

1 executes DHO with 2, 5 follows with a ballscren.

Half Court Sets

DHO Double Rip

1

23

4

5

5 sets a ballscreen for 2 who dribbles of f and passes t o 3. 1& 4 set a double cross screen for 5 who looks t o post up.

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Half Court Sets

DHO PNR

1

23

4

5

1 executes DHO with 2, 5 follows with a ballscren.

Half Court Sets

DHO PNR

1

23

4

5

5 sets a ballscreen for 2 and rolls t o the rim.

Half Court Sets

DHO PNR Double

1

23

4

5

1 executes DHO with 2, 5 follows with a ballscren.

Half Court Sets

DHO PNR Double

1

23

4

5

2 dribbles of f ballscreen from 5, 1 cuts o f f double screenfrom 4 & 3.

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Half Court Sets

DHO PNR Rip

1

23

4

5

1 executes DHO with 2, 5 follows with a ballscren.

Half Court Sets

DHO PNR Rip

1

23

4

5

2 comes of f ballscreen from 5, 1 sets cross screen for 4 . 2passes t o 4 for a layup.

Half Court Sets

DHO Rev PNR

1

23

4

5

1 executes DHO with 2.

Half Court Sets

DHO Rev PNR

1

23

4

5

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Half Court Sets

DHO Rev PNR

1

2

34

5

Half Court Sets

Double

1

2 3

4

5

4 & 5 set a double screen for 2 . 1 passes t o 2.

Half Court Sets

Double

1

2 3

4

5

I f Stevens feels like his point guard has the advantage o r ina 2 for 1 at the end o f the quarter/half, he wil l let his pointguard attack 1 on 1 and use the double as a decoy.

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Half Court Sets

Double Fan

1

2 3

4

5

4 & 5 set a double screen for 2 .

Half Court Sets

Double Fan

1

2

3

4

5

5 sets a flare screen for 4 . 1 passes t o 4 for a shot.

Half Court Sets

Down Spread

2

3 45

1

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Half Court Sets

Down Spread Exit

2

3 45

1

Same action as Down Spread, but 4 instead o f l i f t ing sets ascreen for 2 t o get a shot.

Half Court Sets

Elbow

1

23

45

Half Court Sets

Elbow

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Elbow Chicago

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Elbow DHO

1

3

4

5

2

Initial look is t o cath the DHO and drive t o the rim.

Half Court Sets

Elbow DHO

1

3

4

52

I f the lane is cut off , then 4 flares 5 (Jared Sullinger, goodshooter) and looks for shot.

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Half Court Sets

Elbow DHO PNR

1

3

4

5

2

Initial look is t o cath the DHO and drive t o the rim.

Half Court Sets

Elbow DHO PNR

1

3

4

5

2

Half Court Sets

Elbow DHO Weak Pin

1

3

4

5

2

Initial look is t o cath the DHO and drive t o the rim.

Half Court Sets

Elbow DHO Weak Pin

1

3

4

52

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Half Court Sets

Elbow Down DHO

1

23

45

1 passes t o 5 at the elbow. 4 screens down for 2 whoreceives a DHO from 5 and looks t o shoot.

Half Court Sets

Elbow Rub

2 3

4

5

1

1 passes t o 5 at the elbow and sets a rub screen for 4 .

Half Court Sets

Elbow Rub

2 34

5

1

5 executes a DHO with 1 who looks t o attack.

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Half Court Sets

Elbow Thunder

1

2 34

5

1 passes t o 5 at the elbow and 1 sets a down screen for 4who cuts t o the rim.

Half Court Sets

Elbow Twist

1

2 3

45

1 passes t o 5 at the elbow, sets a down screen for 2 andclears t o the opposite wing.

Half Court Sets

Elbow Twist

12

3

45

5 executes a DHO with 2 and rolls t o the rim.

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Half Court Sets

Flex Thunder

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Flex Thunder

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Flip

2

3

45

1

5 screens down for 2 who cuts up, 1 passes t o 2 and heflips i t r ight back t o him.

Half Court Sets

Flip

1

2

3

4

5

5 sets a screen for 3 , 4 sets a backscreen for 2 who looksfor a lob.

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Half Court Sets

Flip

1

2

3

4

5

I f not open, 4 sceens down for 2 who cuts o f f and looks fora shot.

Half Court Sets

Flip Double

2 3

4 5

1

5 screens down for 3 who receives a pass from 1 and flips i tback t o 1.

Half Court Sets

Flip Double

1

2

3

4

5

3 & 4 set a double screen for 2 .

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Half Court Sets

Flip Double Leak

2 3

45

1

Half Court Sets

Flip Double Leak

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Flip Flare

2 3

4

5

1

4 screens down for 2 who circles back t o the corner.4 turns and receives pass from 1 and flips i t back t o h im onthe wing.

Half Court Sets

Flip Flare

2 3

4

5

1

5 steps up and sets flare screen for 4 t o get a quick shot.This set is run for a stretch 4 like Jared Sullinger o r KellyOlynyk.

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Half Court Sets

Flip Flare Pindown

1

2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Flip Flare Pindown

1

2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Flip Thunder

2 3

4

5

1

5 screens down for 3 who receives a pass from 1 and flips i tback t o 1.

Half Court Sets

Flip Thunder

2

3

4

5

1

3 sets down screen for 5 .1 passes t o 5.

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Half Court Sets

Hawk Double

1

2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Hawk Double

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Indy 4

1

2

4

5 3

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Half Court Sets

Indy Rip - Duck In

1

2 3

4

5

1 executes DHO with 4 and cuts o f f r ip screen from 5.

Half Court Sets

Indy Rip - Duck In

1

2 3

45

Half Court Sets

Indy Rip 1 4

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Indy Rip 1 4

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Indy Rip Loop

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Indy Rip Loop

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Indy Rip Loop

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Indy Rip Loop

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Loop

1

2

345

2 zipper cuts o f f 4 . 1 passes t o 2.

Half Court Sets

Loop

1

2

345

1 cuts o f f triple screen t o opposite wing, 4 follows into aPick & Roll after.

Half Court Sets

Loop

1

2

3

4

5

5 / 3 / 2 space the floor t o allow room for wing ballscreen.

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Half Court Sets

Miami

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Miami

1 2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Open Rev DHO

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Open Rev DHO

12

3

4 5

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Half Court Sets

Option

1

2

3

4

5

1 dribble hand offs t o 3.3 dribbles t o the top and passes t o 4.1 cuts through t o opposite wing.2 screens across for 5 .

Half Court Sets

Option

1

2

3

4

5

2 has option t o use either 4 o r 5 for a screen.

Half Court Sets

Pin Give Back

2

34

5

1

Half Court Sets

Pin Give Back

2

3

4

51

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Half Court Sets

Pindown DHO

1

2

4

5

3

Half Court Sets

Pindown DHO

1

2

4

5

3

Half Court Sets

Pindown PNR

1

2

3

4

5

Jeff Green at the 4

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Half Court Sets

Pitch (Reverse Flare)

1

2 3

4

5

1 pitches t o 4 who dribbles and hands of f t o 2 on the wing.2 catches and quickly reverses t o 3.

Half Court Sets

Pitch (Reverse Flare)

2

3

4

51

3 dribbles into the lane and passes t o 2 coming of f flarescreen from 4.

Half Court Sets

Pitch - Knicks

1

2

3

4

5

1 pitches t o 4 who dribbles and hands of f t o 2 on the wing.2 catches and quickly reverses t o 3.

Half Court Sets

Pitch - Knicks

1

2

34

5

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Half Court Sets

Push PNR

1

2 3

4

5

1 dribbles at 4 , pushing h im down the lane. 4 exits t ocorner t o space floor, 2 lifts on the wing. 5 rolls up t o set aballscreen for 1 .

Half Court Sets

Push PNR

1

2

34

5

1 (Isaiah Thomas, a lefty) attacks of f spread pick & rol l with5.

Half Court Sets

Push Rev Motion

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Push Rev Motion

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Push Rev Motion

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Ram

1

2

3

45

2 sets down screen on 5, 5 sprints up for a ballscreen with1. 1 attacks.

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Half Court Sets

Ram Split

12

3

45

Half Court Sets

Ram Split

12

3 4

5

Half Court Sets

Rice

1

2

3

45

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Half Court Sets

Slice Flex

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Slice Flex

1

2 3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Slice Flex

12 3

45

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Half Court Sets

Stack PNR

1

2

3 4

5

Half Court Sets

Stack Spain

1

2

3 4

5

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Half Court Sets

Through Detroit

1

23

4

5

1 passes t o 2 and cuts through opposite. 2 passes t o 4.

Half Court Sets

Through Detroit

1

2

3

4

5

4 dribble hand offs back t o 2 who dribbles t o top andreverses t o 3. 3 dribble hand offs t o 1.

Half Court Sets

Through Detroit

1

2

3

4

5

On dribble hand of f f rom 3 t o 1, 5 empties the post andsteps inside for a ballscreen. Side Horns, with ballscreensthat can be used from 5 or 3. Either side 1 attacks, theother wil l exit t o 3 point line.

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Half Court Sets

Thru Elbow

2

3

4

5

1

Half Court Sets

Thru Elbow

2

3

4

5

1

Half Court Sets

Thru Elbow

2

3

4

5

1

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Half Court Sets

Thru Pindown

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Thru Pindown

1

23

4

5

Half Court Sets

Thru Seal

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Up Blind Pig

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Up Blind Pig

2

34

5

1

Half Court Sets

Weave Backscreen

1

2

3

4 5

Half Court Sets

Weave Backscreen

1

2

3

4 5

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Half Court Sets

Weave Backscreen

1

2

3

4 5

Half Court Sets

Wing Double

2

3

4

5

1

Half Court Sets

Wing Double

2

3

4

5

1

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Half Court Sets

Wing Weave (Reverse)

1

2 3

4

5

1 pitches t o 4 who dribbles and hands of f t o 2 on the wing.2 catches and quickly reverses t o 3. 5 ducks in and 3catches rips through and attacks the rim.

Half Court Sets

Zip Chase

1

23 4

5

Half Court Sets

Zip Chase

1

2

3 4

5

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Half Court Sets

Zip Follow

Half Court Sets

Zipper Down

1

23

4

5

2 zipper cuts o f f screen from 5. 1 passes t o 5 sealing in thepost.

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Half Court Sets

Zipper Flex

1

2

34

5

Half Court Sets

Zipper Flex

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Zipper Follow

1

23

4

5

2 zipper cuts o f f screen from 5. 4 dives t o the oppositecorner. 1 passes t o 2. 5 follows 2 t o the top o f the key.

Half Court Sets

Zipper Follow

1

2

34

5

5 sets high ballscreen for 2 .

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Half Court Sets

Zipper Horns Chicago

1

234

5

Half Court Sets

Zipper Horns Chicago

1

2

3

4 5

Half Court Sets

Zipper Loop Rip

1

2

3

4

5

Half Court Sets

Zipper Loop Rip

1

2

3

4

5

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Half Court Sets

Zipper Short Hand Off

1

2

3

45

Half Court Sets

Zipper Short Hand Off

1

2

3

4

5

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Horns

Horns Twist

1

2

34

5

Horns

Horns Twist

1

2

3

4

5

Horns

Horns Twist Lift

1

2

3 4

5

Horns

Horns Twist Lift

1

2

3 4

5

Page 56: Brad Stevens Boston Celtics - The Basketball Playbook...Brad Stevens Boston Celtics BostonCeltics Half CourtSets 2 Across 1 2 3 4 5 3 screens across for4 (stretch 4). 1 passes to4

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Horns

Horns Twist - Ricky - After Time Out

1

2

34

5

Horns

Horns Twist - Ricky - After Time Out

1

2

34

5

Horns

Horns Twist - Ricky - After Time Out

1

2

34

5

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Horns

Horns Push

1

2 3

4 5

Horns

Horns Push

1

2 3

4

5

Horns

Horns - LA

1

2

3 4

5

Horns

Horns - LA

1

2

3 4

5

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Horns

Horns - 3 5 - Flare

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

2 Across - Punch Rip

1

2

3 4

5

After Time Out

2 Across - Punch Rip

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

2 Across - Strong

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

2 Across - Strong

1

2

3 4

5

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After Time Out

2 Across - Strong - Double Thunder

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

2 Across - Strong - Double Thunder

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

AI - Euro

1

23

4 5

After Time Out

AI - Euro

1

2

34

5

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After Time Out

AI - Euro

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

AI - Lob

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

AI - Lob

1

2

3

45

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After Time Out

AI - Rip - Ricky

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

AI - Rip - Ricky

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Ai 3 down

1

2

3

4 5

Page 63: Brad Stevens Boston Celtics - The Basketball Playbook...Brad Stevens Boston Celtics BostonCeltics Half CourtSets 2 Across 1 2 3 4 5 3 screens across for4 (stretch 4). 1 passes to4

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After Time Out

Blazers Hammer

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Blazers Hammer

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Carolina Lift Jayhawk

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Carolina Lift Jayhawk

1

23

4

5

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After Time Out

Cross - Strong

1

2 3

45

After Time Out

Cross Leak

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Cross Lift

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Cross Lift

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Delay - Loop

1

2 3

4

5

After Time Out

Delay - Loop

12

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Delay - Loop

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

Delay - Loop

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Elbow - Screen the Screener

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Elbow - Screen the Screener

1

23

4

5

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After Time Out

EOH ATO Special

2

4

5

1

3

After Time Out

Eoq

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Fist Down Punch

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Fist Down Punch

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Flare

1

2 3

4 5

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After Time Out

Flex Thunder Chicago

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Flex Thunder Chicago

12

3 4

5

After Time Out

Flex Thunder Punch Stagger

1

2 3

4

5

After Time Out

Flex Thunder Punch Stagger

12 3

4

5

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After Time Out

Flip Blazers Fill

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

Flip Blazers Fill

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

Flip Rice 2 Down

1

23

4

5

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After Time Out

Flip Thunder Get

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Flip Thunder Get

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Flip Thunder Get

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Flip Thunder Hand Off

1

2

3 45

After Time Out

Flip Thunder Hand Off

12

3 45

After Time Out

Flip Thunder Hand Off

1

23 4

5

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After Time Out

Flip Thunder Twist

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Flip Thunder Twist

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

Hand Off Delay Flare

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Hand Off Delay Flare

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Hand Off Ram

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Hawk Punch Rip

12

3

4

5

After Time Out

Hawk Punch Rip

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Indy Punch

1

2 34

5

After Time Out

Indy Punch

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Punch

1

23

4

5

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After Time Out

Indy Rip

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip

123

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip - Backdoor

1

23

4

5

1 executes DHO with 4 and cuts o f f r ip screen from 5.

After Time Out

Indy Rip - Backdoor

1 2

3 5

4

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After Time Out

Indy Rip - Backdoor

1

2 3

4

5

Second option is for 1 t o continue t o set a f lex screen andreceive down screen from 4.

After Time Out

Indy Rip - Gut

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip - Gut

1

23

4

5

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After Time Out

Indy Rip - Gut

1

2 34

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip Hand Off

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip Hand Off

123

4

5

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After Time Out

Indy Rip Lob

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip Lob

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Indy Rip Lob

1

2

3

4

5

Page 80: Brad Stevens Boston Celtics - The Basketball Playbook...Brad Stevens Boston Celtics BostonCeltics Half CourtSets 2 Across 1 2 3 4 5 3 screens across for4 (stretch 4). 1 passes to4

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After Time Out

Lob Hand Off

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Lob Hand Off

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Miami

1

23

45

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After Time Out

One Pop Sprint

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

One Pop Sprint

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Pin Chase

1

2

3 4

5

After Time Out

Pin Chase

1

2

3 4

5

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After Time Out

Pin Chase Dive

1

2

3 4

5

After Time Out

Pin Chase Dive

1

2

3 4

5

After Time Out

Pin X Step

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Pin X Step

1

2

3

4 5

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After Time Out

Pin X Step

12

3

4

5

After Time Out

Rice - PG in

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Rice - PG in

1

2

34

5

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After Time Out

Scissor

12

3

4

5

After Time Out

Scissor

12

34

5

After Time Out

Screen the Screener

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Screen the Screener

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Slice Chicago

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Slice Chicago

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Sob hand of f

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Sob hand of f

1

2

34

5

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After Time Out

Stack Exit

1

34

5

2

After Time Out

Stack ISO

1

2

3 4

5

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After Time Out

Thru - Spread P&R

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Thru - Spread P&R

1

23

4

5

After Time Out

Thru - Spread P&R

1

2

34

5

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After Time Out

Thru Stagger PNR

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Thru Stagger PNR

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Warrior Rip

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

Warrior Rip

1

234

5

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After Time Out

X

12

3

4

5

After Time Out

X

12

3 4

5

After Time Out

X

1

2

3 4

5

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After Time Out

Zip AI Back

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Zip AI Back

1

2

3

45

After Time Out

Zip Fist Miami

1

23

45

After Time Out

Zip Fist Miami

1

2

3

45

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After Time Out

Zip P&R Again

1

2 3

4

5

After Time Out

Zip P&R Again

1

2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Zipper AI Hammer

1

2

34

5

After Time Out

Zipper AI Hammer

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Zipper AI Hammer

1 2

3

4

5

After Time Out

Zipper Invert

1

2

3

4

5

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After Time Out

Zipper PNR Mix

2

3

45

1

After Time Out

Zipper PNR Mix

2

3

4

5 1

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BLOB

1 4 DHO

2 345

1

BLOB

1 4 DHO

2 3

4

5

1

BLOB

2 Curl Open

23

45

1

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BLOB

2 Curl Ricky

12

3

4 5

BLOB

2 Curl Ricky

1

2

3

4

5

BLOB

BLOB Flex

2 345

1

BLOB

BLOB Flex

2 3

45

1

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BLOB

Hand Off w / Pindown

2

3

4

5

1

2 screens inside for 4 who pops t o the ball. 1 passes t o 4.

BLOB

Hand Off w / Pindown

2

3

4

5

1

1 steps inbounds and received hand of f f rom 4 and looks t oattack. As the hand of f occurs, 2 comes of f down screenfrom 5. 1 has options t o attack the rim, pass t o 2 of f downscreen o r h i t 4 roll ing t o the rim.

BLOB

Option 1: Basket Curl

12

4

5

3

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BLOB

Option 2: Reject Cut

12

4

5

3

BLOB

Option 3: Guard Off After Curl/Reject

12

4

5

3

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BLOB

Option 4: Guard Off Double

12

4

5

3

BLOB

Option 5: Dummy Corner

12

4

5

3

x4

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BLOB

Option 6: 5 Pop

12

4

5

3

BLOB

Option 7: Spread Ballscreen

12

4

5

3

BLOB

Option 7: Spread Ballscreen

1

24

5

3

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BLOB

Option 8: Big Slips

12

4

5

3

BLOB

Triple Slip

1

2

45

3

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BLOB

Twist

2

3

4

5

1

2 cuts inside and screens for 5 who dives t o the rim.4 cuts toward the ball.

BLOB

Twist

2

3

45

1

As 2 is screening for 5 , 4 turns and screens for 2 .1 passes t o 2.

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SOB

EOG Flare Curl

1

2

3

4

5

SOB

EOG Flare Curl

1

2

3

4

5

SOB

Slice - DHO

1

24

53

SOB

Slice - DHO

1

2

4

5

3

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SOB

Slice - Reverse - Weave

1

23

5

4

SOB

Slice - Reverse - Weave

1

23

5

4

SOB

Slice - Reverse - Weave

1

23

5

4

SOB

Slice - Reverse - Weave

1

2

3

5

4

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SOB

Slice - Stagger

1

24

53

SOB

Slice - Stagger

1

2

4

5

3

SOB

Stagger Ballscreen

1

3

4

52

SOB

Stagger Ballscreen

1

3

4

5

2

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SOB

STS - Big

2

4

5

1

3

SOB

STS - Big

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5

1

3

SOB

Zipper - Pindown

1

2

3

4 5

SOB

Zipper - Pindown

1 2

3

4

5

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Zipper Chase

12

34

5

SOB

Zipper Chase

1

2 3

4

5

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2 Curl 1 Out

2 34 5

1

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2 Curl 1 Out

23

4

5

1

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2 Curl Loop

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2

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x4

x5

x3

x2

1

Basic Formation

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2 - 3 Defense

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x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 4 Responsibility is t o prevent an easy inbounds pass o rdeny/engage any players flashing into his area.

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2 - 3 Defense

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x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 1 Responsibility is t o prevent any shooters o r playersflashing t o the ball i n the high post.

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 5 responsibility is t o protect basket and any playersflashing into the paint.

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 2 Responsibility is t o prevent any corner o r wing shots o rany players flashing into his area. I f his area is empty, heconnects t o the nearest player, free roam.

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 3 Responsibility is t o prevent any corner o r wing shots o rany players flashing into his area. I f his area is empty, heconnects t o the nearest player, free roam. This player isvery important and must be a good athlete, he wil l need t orecover and cover a large area.

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2 1 Wedge

1

2

3

4

5

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Go

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3

45 1

End o f Q/H/G

Go

2

3

45 1

End o f Q/H/G

Go

2

3

45 1

End o f Q/H/G

Hammer

2

3

45 1

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Throwback

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3

45 1

End o f Q/H/G

Hammer

2

3

45 1

End o f Q/H/G

AI Brush

2

4

5

1 3

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AI Brush

2

4

5

1

3

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BLOB

1

2

3

5

4

End o f Q/H/G

Chicago Flare

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2

3

4

5

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Chicago Flare

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2

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4 5

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End o f Game Double Flare

2

3

45

1

2 cuts ballside corner.5 (Brandon Bass) cuts up and then of f double flare screenfrom 3 & 4.Small lineup with 4 guards & Bass.

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EOG BLOB

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2

3

5

4End o f Q/H/G

EOG BLOB

1

2

3

5

4

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EOG DHO Replace

1 2

4

53

End o f Q/H/G

EOG DHO Replace

12

4

5

3

End o f Q/H/G

EOG DHO Replace

12

4

5

3

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EOG SLOB

1

2

3

5

4

End o f Q/H/G

EOG SLOB

1

2 3

54

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EOG SLOB

1

2 3

5

4

Has option t o DHO or drive, fakes DHO and kicks t o 4 (JeffGreen)

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EOG SLOB

1

2

3

4

5

Jeff Green at 4, Olynik at the 5

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EOG SLOB

1

23

4

5

DHO Option

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EOG SLOB

1

23

4

5

Jeff Green at 4, Olynik at 5

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EOG SLOB

1

23

45

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EOG SLOB

1

2 3

4

5

End o f Q/H/G

EOG SLOB

23

4

5

1

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EOG SLOB

1

23

4

5

End o f Q/H/G

EOG SLOB

12

3

4 5

End o f Q/H/G

EOQ Horns One

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2 3

45

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Flip Flare

2

3

4 5

1

End o f Q/H/G

Flips

2

3

4

5

1

End o f Q/H/G

Flips

2

3

4

5

1

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Flips

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3

4

5

1

End o f Q/H/G

Invert

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3

4

5

1

End o f Q/H/G

Invert

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3

4

5

1

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Punch Rip

2 3

4

5

1

End o f Q/H/G

Punch Rip

2

3

4

5

1

End o f Q/H/G

Punch Slip Mix

1

23 5

4

End o f Q/H/G

Punch Slip Mix

1

2

3

5

4

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x4

x5

x3

x2

1

Basic Formation

End o f Q/H/G

2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 4 Responsibility is t o prevent an easy inbounds pass o rdeny/engage any players flashing into his area.

End o f Q/H/G

2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 1 Responsibility is t o prevent any shooters o r playersflashing t o the ball i n the high post.

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 5 responsibility is t o protect basket and any playersflashing into the paint.

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2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 2 Responsibility is t o prevent any corner o r wing shots o rany players flashing into his area. I f his area is empty, heconnects t o the nearest player, free roam.

End o f Q/H/G

2 - 3 Defense

x1

x5

x3

x2

1 x4

x 3 Responsibility is t o prevent any corner o r wing shots o rany players flashing into his area. I f his area is empty, heconnects t o the nearest player, free roam. This player isvery important and must be a good athlete, he wil l need t orecover and cover a large area.