Have The Nuggets Solved The Timberwolves Defense?

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The Nuggets won Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals by exposing defensive breakdowns in the vaunted Timberwolves defense. And they've taken control of the series because of it, as Coach Nick breaks it down.
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[@noconsent]

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Word for word from TikTok😂

[@The_matrix_]

Don’t forget Slide your feet, Show your hands 😂😂

[@spiritoflifeinchristminist9764]

Awful coaching *"why am i alive, why are women bringing children to the world with this kind of basketball/ coaching"*

[@violoncelo1000]

to be, or not to be..

[@awfulcoaching]

I talked about that exact play on my video, anthony edwards isn't forcing Nikola Jokic towards the double team and is letting him spin off him away from the double. That is awful coaching by minnesota, just like there absolutely horrific pick and roll defense in the 2nd half which I showed time and time and time again. I just feel completely defeated when nobody else says anything and allows these god awful coaches and schemes to get away with it and I am the only person talking about this. You showed one of the pick and rolls where Jokic had an easy floater right at the rim off of disgusting drop coverage and also if Aaron Gordon cut on that play he would have been wide open for a lob also. Like how is this ok? How does nobody say or do anything about this ever?

[@HeroicCid]

The legend himself!

[@TooEazyE]

I can only hear AC's voice in my head reading this. This is the playoff matchup we deserve.

[@Joshua_23]

@BBALLBREAKDOWN check this out! lmao

[@cory6376]

stop letting bum coaches get away with this shit!

[@thedoctorLJ]

Commenting so I can come back to this historic moment time and time again!

[@annhuy3311]

That slight jab to AwfulCoaching is crazy😂

[@jsdzx]

That’s what I’m here for lol. Everyone beefing, the world has gone mad!

[@bhestonmusic]

Slight jab? That was DEFINITELY a left hook

[@trip2belize]

can't wait for his response 😭

[@CDiesel720]

​@bhestonmusic Nothing slight about that at all. I'm actually glad someone called him out. Some of the stiff he says is fundamentally wrong. He speaks as if he knows the coaches assignment but it's clear he has no clue. His channel is entertaining at times tho. I can't lie.

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

AC is fking hilarious

[@sdtrezvant]

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[@GregNice718]

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[@ExplodingPoteto]

😂😂😂 i like this. Hopefully we get more. But ofc with amazing breakdown as well.

[@phothewin6019]

BEEF SEASON STILL ONGOING 🔥🔥🔥 "Coaching Matters" then "Meet the Coaches" coming soon 🤣

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@@phothewin6019Not like us ft. Thibs🗣️🗣️

[@cole8957]

What’s the beef

[@donaldf9055]

Awful coaching diss is crazy 😂

[@budstopseasyroadspence]

AC was first. This was just a response.

[@nor-in5kj]

​@@budstopseasyroadspence Thinking Basketball > all other nba analysis channels

[@suparcamel5852]

KZbin basketball coach drama kicking off, gotta love it.

[@damianlopez3315]

Basketball breakdown channels beefing is hilarious 😂💀

[@sostdm617]

​@@budstopseasyroadspence Facts

[@peterndungo5407]

This is coaching. THIS IS COACHING. COACHING, COACHING.

[@tristanharris8440]

The hair product sponsorship showing NBA players with balding hair is so funny 😂

[@Riggpoppa]

First rap beef, now KZbin channel beef? Love it! 😂

[@lilyt..]

Film breakdown beef 😂

[@nigelnin]

KD catching strays in the ad 🤣

[@jamrollz]

That shit was cold

[@friarpapius3008]

need to see the awful coaching crossover

[@ray_cave]

not if they're beefing lool

[@nor-in5kj]

​@@ray_cavehe's even beefing with the GOAT channel aka Thinking Basketball

[@dee5tank]

​@nor-in5kj it'd be funny if Thinking Basketball J Cole's out of the beef 😂

[@Toracubed1]

AG's handles have become better this season. I noticed it during the regular season and it has gone to another level this playoffs. I bet he focused on that immensely over the offseason.

[@bRIOn909]

Very underrated!!

[@watertubig4778]

It's always been good because of his Magic days

[@watertubig4778]

It's always been good because of his Magic days

[@watertubig4778]

It's always been good because of his Magic days

[@yormeaceko7101]

8:15 LMAAAO THANK YOU. Coach Nick about to start a diss track on Awful Coaching and his outdated schemes.

[@RamonChiNangWong078]

It's literal NORTH KOREA now

[@tannerclemons1491]

How can Coach Nick diss Awful Coaching’s schemes when he dreamed up the chase from behind defense?

[@yormeaceko7101]

@@RamonChiNangWong078 what are you even talking about bro hahaah Awful Coaching advises helping one pass away.

[@youngmelo1841]

So he's wrong to be mad a brook Lopez horrible drop coverage?

[@spiritoflifeinchristminist9764]

Coach started a beef....Awful writes his own material, the whole baskeball comm. waitin for him to drop a response... Keep an eye on awfuls timeline...for drop anytime now... Meanwhile chuck just *"guuuurrranteed" nuggets will win* game 5 so you know what that means... Wolves workin on trapping AG 90 feet, as he brings the ball up....

[@pauljohnson7219]

I love awful coaching- that guy is hilarious

[@xavierb9061]

Trash and depressing kills mood

[@NewNormalWorldOrder]

AWFUL COACHING is the reason I might bring children into this world vs BBALLBREAKDOWN

[@mscottlawrence2037]

Bball breakdown is better

[@pauljohnson7219]

@@NewNormalWorldOrder that’s hilarious!!

[@pauljohnson7219]

@@mscottlawrence2037 oh by far. Awful coaching is entertaining though.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

8:16 Not bad! Coach Nick with the clap back! HAHAHA🤣HAHAHA

[@cole8957]

What’s beef

[@BulletAgario]

I did not have Film Breakdown beef on my 2024 bingo card😂😂

[@ooblz]

8:20 LMFAO THE GET BACK ON AC

[@alankingchiu]

The 3 days off between game 2 and 3 helped the Nuggets immensely. Murray had a nagging calf injury and looked like a new man after a few days off.

[@susandinosaur732]

rest preparation and tactics. G1 and 2 of wolves was great basketball with the element of surprise. Nuggets caught off guard. specially with that gobert absence.. but playoffs is a game of tactics and countering. nuggets did a great job that 3 day break. plus 1 day if you include the morning of the game.

[@ctoaun23]

This pretend AC vs BBall breakdown beef is great for both of their businesses.

[@nor-in5kj]

And where's Thinking Basketball in that equation?

[@junkmartin439]

@@nor-in5kj he's yet to respond 😂

[@ctoaun23]

@@nor-in5kj He's too nice to care about AC, just gonna keep doing his thing in that soothing voice of his.

[@sakamoto8354]

@@nor-in5kj probably will do it on his podcasts instead. I can't see doing it on his main videos but maybe he will.

[@Lukqdos]

we need a colab video of them both analysing the same game, possibly with different opinions leading to fight and maybe even brawl :)

[@gavinhondl4754]

why he gotta expose a bunch of nba players during the ad like that

[@tropickman]

Jokic's mastery can be seen in that crucial play at 111 - 104 with only 85 seconds left. He could have attacked the rim right away; after all, he had Ant on him. But, he first focused on running the clock down & attacked with 7 seconds left on the clock. Pulls off a gorgeous move, shooting off his right leg, which caused Ant to run into him. Should have been an AND-1. Look how hard Ant body checks him, while he is shooting the ball. That was an ENORMOUSLY important bucket!

[@Toracubed1]

The Nuggets team IQ especially Jokic's is extremly high. Watch when they have the lead at the end of games and how they always piddle around with getting the ball inbounds. They will have the ref check the ball then drop the ball in play and no one touches it until necessary. I bet they take away close to 1-2 minutes of game clock. It's the little things that can make a huge difference.

[@raiou5010]

love the awfulcoaching bit lmao

[@user-ww4er8ki5g]

Coach Malone is a genius.

[@alancarlosmadamba8081]

I bet in the near future AC and BBallBreakdown gonna collab and it is going to blow up YT.

[@girinandhan1372]

This is what irks me about Minnesota's defense, as they are prided on being this great defensive team but seems to have errors often communicating and recognising match ups. The only thing they do is ball pressure with big wings. They got size near the basket but not enough IQ down there,and the nuggets are taking advantage.

[@dumbassdude8372]

Ofcourse they would have problems in communication it's their second year together. What they need is continuity and maybe they can fix their issues next season and win. This year their already a title competitor how about the next 4 years?

I agree. This where I think you swap Kat for AD, and Edward’s for lebron (not literally but just having guys like that) nuggets might get swept.

[@tigerhoods7927]

They can win without Rudy

[@JosephRockford]

Mike Conley I’d the brain of this team he’s out so their done for

[@JosephRockford]

@@tigerhoods7927Mike Conley it out he’s way more important low key

[@jabooka]

Just look at 7:00 Rudy jump in slow motion... and Joker made that shot... MVP

[@champFichtnerBourne]

Aaron Gordon has to be one of my favorite players right now. He is doing exactly what the coach and team need. He doesn't complain, he acts for the best of his team. He sacrificed his star status in Orlando, to become an important role player in a championship team. And he deserved a game like Game 4

[@Toracubed1]

That out of bounds non-call was horrible. Not sure how you can miss that one.

[@FavreianVengeance]

"Ref doesn't see it" as he's looking at it from three feet away. 😂

[@zoulzopan]

ref was looking at the floor too lol

[@MarsofAritia]

AC doesn't have ads, so he wins by default lol

[@franciscosamir5256]

As a young coach learning to see the game like one, i really appreciate your videos... Here in Europe most coaches publicly scoff at NBA's team basketball, while loving it in secret, but idk

[@IliasKoureas]

How do you know european coaches love nba basketball in secret?

[@franciscosamir5256]

@@IliasKoureas Cause of spacing, bright colors and dunks

[@bballbreakdown]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!!

[@wadehenderson1081]

Denver is a rare team that plays team basketball. Watching teams like the Clippers, Suns or Celtics stinks. They just ISO and shoot 3s or long 2s. Terrible brand of AAU style of ball

[@jordanjenkins1671]

That's why I love these breakdowns. There's strategic reasons behind why Murray or whoever had bad games and the adjustments helped get those players into great form again. Coaches and players are constantly countering each other and finding who else to exploit.

[@RuiArtur]

8:15 now we rollin'

[@SicilianDefence]

Great analysis and breakdown as always! Appreciate it coach Nick ❤

[@mscottlawrence2037]

Thanks again coach, videos have been great and much appreciated 👏 🏀

[@kurosan0079]

AG is the best basketball swiss army knife. That dude can do pretty much everything you need him to.

[@errish6295]

It is currently May 20. And i can confidently say, they didn't

[@coasteyscoasteys4150]

LOL the hair selling advert mid video

[@RegalToneT]

EXCELLENT BREAKDOWN!!! Superb

[@arkfamkk7046]

great great stuff as usual coach

[@basketmental]

Coach you always amaze me with the quality of your vids. My most sincere congratulations and THANKS for all you do for the basketball world. 😄

[@Bawitza]

10/10 footage used for the ad

[@Jaburezu]

I also noticed AG carrying the ball for the Nuggets but didn't think of it as a strategy. Appreciate this information. This is good stuff!

[@justjordoo]

WE WILL TAKE NO AWFUL COACHING SLANDER !!!!!

[@jamrollz]

My gawd the hairloss promo was beyond savage

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Mike Malore Masterclass give credit where due 👌

[@shukeihakuteiken8207]

Coach Nick taking advantage of the blading players for the Nutrafol ad! 😂😂

[@FirePhoenix1]

*Record scratch* They did not

[@pepopepo553]

I see you coach, AC

[@bball767]

Great brackground. Ive missed the last two games, and ive been desperate to find out what's been happening with the defensive matchup

[@ZNTXVODs]

Love the interaction between channels, can't wait for the diss tracks

[@brianhaas1154]

Bball Breakdown was ethered this morning.

[@beesong2450]

This is one of the best games/ series of basketball ever played. The adjustments and defensive pressure is crazy

[@rakhunuhepptaylor2135]

"Where's Awful Coaching!"😮😂 Love 💞 it.

[@PushingOurPotential]

Bro howwwww are you getting this film??!! Great breakdown as always but how are you getting access to these crystal clear replays

[@biglos0013]

Playing Jokic straight up isn't a bad idea. Make Jokic score 50 while not allowing the others to get off could work. Reminds me of what UConn did against Purdue and Zach Edey.

[@awesomeninja234]

That won't work too well since Jokic doesn't need double teams to find open players.

[@biglos0013]

@@awesomeninja234 That's the entire point of not double teaming Jokic. Make him score over length and make it as difficult as possible for him to find the others.

[@berryesseen]

Sounds good. Doesn’t work.

[@youngmelo1841]

Wolves aren't this great offensive team to just allow someone to go off

[@karna6634]

​@@biglos0013 didnt jokic drop almost 60 on the suns last playoffs when they did that .

[@thunderb00m]

The biggest issue was 5/18 from KAT

[@skyfall9549]

After the nuggets last 2 wins against the wolves, yeah, it looks like they solve it

[@bartholomeweshiwani246]

Wise n Intelligent,not only is he handling the ball well, his shooting behind the arc is valuable.Some blame the defence however props for such a clever adjustments from the offence.Lesson to learn from AG...it isn't always about the physicality but the mentality to improve one's game and input...

[@ObaidKnight]

More Nuggets Videos coach!

[@howdoi34]

Another perfect breakdown.

[@lionelhowell4972]

Stop double teaming the Nuggets, it's only 1 guy that can not be stopped and that is Yocic. That's how they beat the Heat last year,passing out of double teams. Play man to man,and post Kat on offense, the bench and McDaniels need to start making those wide-open layups and jumpers. Conley also needs to get going.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Can you do a breakdown on RJ Barrett? Are his numbers with Toronto sustainable?

[@panchodavilla]

yo coach, any toughts on denver defence? were there any adjustmenst from games 1-2 to 3-4?

[@totororules9106]

The noggin rub was crazy 😂😂😂

[@Spacey908]

You got jokic moving screens so clear 😭🔥

[@TopNotchAudits]

4:07 😂😂 🔥

[@jasonk6336]

The refs are really helping Denver too. Minnesota's defense can't be as aggressive when the whistle gets blown every 30 seconds.

[@Max-kw2hp]

Coach did amazing job for clips in the ad, only LeBron missing. KD probably on burner account trash talk somewhere.

[@SuperNiceBlackGuy]

You a legend for showing KD when talking about hair thinning😅

[@jsnparc619]

Foster on the move 01:37 😂

[@kingjames1239]

the 2 man game also wasn't working in the middle of the court during game 1 and 2 because there's not that much of space and because of the pressure and double team so they bring it on the side and clear everyone so there will be room for jamal and it did work

[@Truth_Make_You_Free]

Excellent

[@hogrider5059]

Moach is such an underated coach...

[@kingquads6982]

The veteran point guard is dearly missed by the Wolves

[@CJayG37]

? Conley is a vet PG

[@alreadytookenname]

The difference between regular season jamal and playoff jamal is insane, hopefully jamal can keep it up.

[@dakodasmith2127]

Respect them as a rival too much to say we have figured the defense out. This series is what playoff basketball is all about. No matter which team you support, we are all winning right now. Well, until Antman loses in game 5 and tosses another chair at someone.

[@SH_space]

63 points with 5 to go in the 4th, in game 6. I don't think the Nuggets have exactly "solved" the Wolves' defense.

[@treydrew4021]

Coach Nick confused NAW and McDaniels multiple times

[@CDiesel720]

Those dudes do look like clones made in the lab.

[@bballbreakdown]

I think I need new glasses. I’ve been struggling to read small text all of a sudden too

[@jcdaniel55]

Haha, I didn't know I needed a bballbreakdown/awful coaching beef.

[@SilkyG]

Nicest breakdown ever

[@teddythian3955]

thatscrazy

[@bloodyman565]

Wolves in 6 🔥

[@jemthehootowl6978]

if the nba get a team in vegas i'd want thinking basketball, bballbreakdown, and awful coaching to be part of the coaching staff the league better look out 🤣🔥

[@markwalshe5957]

Any more thunder videos coach?

[@Popolar_]

KD got caught in the splash damage.

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Jamal Murray slowly bur surely back his game in Game 3 & 4

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

1:48 You know is serious when they force coach to curse LOL, this shocked me.

[@picassojulien899]

Michael malone adjustments are so amazing

[@nor-in5kj]

Why people can't see this? When wolves up 2-0, they all thought it's over. They don't know what's coming for them. Mike Malone a genius coach, he would figure things out and turn the tables How can't people see that coming. I don't get it. Are casuals that dumb?

[@awesomeninja234]

Jokic and Edwards are both great players. But Jokic makes his teammates better in ways Edwards can't. That is why Denver is better. It is important to have the guy who is the playmaker and the scorer and not just have the scorer.

[@SuperflyReactions]

YOU DIDNT HAVE TO DO KD & DERRICK WHITE LIKE THAT 😂😂

[@bokstar030]

but but but everybody said dthisw as over 2 games ago

[@kevledezma]

Should have thrown in the Awful Coaching diss before the Nutrafol plug 😂 I could think of several hilarious leads ins...

[@kynlykereh2910]

Malone caught a stray from the sponsor💀

[@willcolletti4357]

Biggest change in nuggets play is the constant extreme illegal screen from jokic, he either keeps walking or really moves his hip out to block defender chasing, its been getting jamal murray a lot more open and opening the roll fo himself. Needs to start getting called, although the reffing all series has been atrocious to begin with, so i doubt it

[@glswenson]

Timberwolves feel like a flash in the pan.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Can you do a breakdown on how TJ McConnell is destroying the Knicks?

[@bballbreakdown]

Dammit yes!!!

[@dushan04]

6:35 Did you really say daring non shooter to shoot 3? Christan Braun is 37,3% career 3P shooter!

[@roblox737mbll5]

People dont notice Jokic and Gordon are the one running the ball. Thats why..

[@dons4557]

Next game mpj gonna be their point guard 😂

[@p.l.apostol640]

I watched the ad coz the balding players are way too funny 😂😂😂

[@cdub4483]

Be honest coach any time you kat in pick and roll as a defender it's usually bbq that's the said part kat needs to figure how to actually play defense in my eyes if he cant score on em on bench more but naz in