Miami Heat's 2-3 Zone Defense Shuts Down The Celtics Offense - Heat vs Celtics Game 2 Breakdown

[@BertzVarquez]

Spo is a genius. His 2-3 zone is different. He put the guards at the back and let the wing players in front. Obviously the length of Jones Jr and Jimmy Butle or Crowder is distracting the Celtics especially on Walker. That halftime adjustment by Spo is one of the greatest.

[@HalfCourtHoops]

Yup! One of the best ever!

[@solomondraws9698]

how would you combat it? or is it hopeless

[@elnegro8654]

Nah u have to play in the middle of the court. Have a good passer at the free throw line to force bam to come out. You help a 2 3 zone defense when ur passes remain on the wings

[@laurenceroberttampushalpin3652]

@@elnegro8654 wch was lal did to them. They put ad in the middle.either he post or pass

[@toptopovaxiv]

But there is a defensive 3 seconds happening in almost every clip...what about that? Check out Olynyk at 2:57 for an example. He's like 10 seconds in the paint

[@stevearmstrong3749]

As a basketball enthusiast, all credit to Coach Spoelstra. His great adjustment on both ends of the floor really suits this team filled by BAD MEN. They are definitely on a mission, and can't wait for the following days to come. Because of what happened, we can expect Brad Stevens to go and squeeze his ideas further because he's a genius, too. Truly the squad who will raise the trophy in October deserves all the credit. In my book, this is the toughest playoffs that happened in the NBA history

[@abhishekgeorgeprasad5740]

Agreed

[@darrentuason]

Idk about saying they are Bad men lol. But other then that I agree with you.

[@rolandcabrera5384]

spolstra toying brad stevens

[@elhuevo780]

Spoelstra is by far a better coach than brad, he’s definitely getting out coached here. And even if brad figures something out, I believe the Celtics will be getting gassed out. Heats bench is by FAR deeper than the C’s. Imo I won’t be surprised if they get swept.

[@wavemaker2077]

No matter how good the coach is, it is difficult to overcome the opponent if there are two top 5 players in the other team even with an average NBA coach. The Lakers has the tools to break down the Heat's zone defense.

[@bobquen2775]

This is quality stuff. Appreciate the time and effort that goes into a vid like this - I learnt a lot

[@HalfCourtHoops]

Thanks!

[@OJDallasz9094]

My sons play basketball. They lift weights one day do basketball drills one day. All week, every week. We watch film everyday. We watch alot of your film. Thank you.

[@HalfCourtHoops]

That is awesome!

[@MistahUnknown]

@Omar Jimenez Show your sons some videos of Pistol Pete drills.

[@VeritableVagabond]

You're a great father

[@MistahUnknown]

Father goals!

[@godzilla30000]

Keep up the great work!

[@gremun1833]

derrick jones jr is an underrated defender

[@benjamincarson69]

He really is, people usually just think of him as a dunker but in late game situations they tend to sub him in and he locks players down.

[@williamzagarella8066]

Bigtime. I'm a Celtics fan through and through but real basketball fans know. Hes got great length. Hes actually an ideal defender for the 2-3 zone. I anticipate 15+ minutes from Jones in game 3 as I think the Heat will run the zone more than 40% of the possessions.

[@ajwrld4676]

Facts

[@ObamaTheHedgehog]

Lots of mistakes from Smart here. I think this may have fueled a lot of his and others frustration later in the locker room

[@amoney5820]

I haven't gotten a chance to watch the full games yet but I'll say this, Jae Crowder, Jimmy Butler, Bam, Iggy, That's 4 fantastic defenders right there who are well known for it they have the pieces

[@enriquecomas933]

forgot DJJ. Iggy didn't even play in the second half. Which is scary if you are a Celtics fan.

[@thisismelv]

The Celtics ball movement really slowed down during the last years. I think that it's the main issue, their offence is far too static for a zone defence!

[@BoolatGuzairov]

Even if Celtics had a number of really bad decisions in a clutch, shot out to Miami discipline playing zone. Everybody doing their thing incl. rookie Herro. B/t/w, don/t you think Boston (and Kemba in particular) got some learned helplessness annoyed by Mami zone? Lotta times they really hesitate to do ANYTHING except just throwing the ball to teammate...

[@jukielorenzosalamat5186]

Man, this is what i've been looking here at youtube .. Miami heat are very good in their defense that forcing celtics in their bad offense.. Plus the players who tried so hard to execute it perfectly. 💪💪

[@markanthony8249]

Man your breakdowns areeeee soo freaking detailed😯💯 your vid really highlights everything in the play! Keep grinding i know this channel gonna grow to million subs! 🤘and I'm here before that💯

[@madslasher18]

There’s an nba coach somewhere watching your videos man. This is real quality content. Well detailed and great observations. Good eyes on the double flares.

[@SkepticTemplar]

You got this nailed down to a science. Awesome stuff! You've gained a new subscriber. Looking forward to more game analysis.

[@fightsports66]

Just would like to thank this channel for being so informative and breaking things down. I was watching (or tried to watch) Scott Van Pelt after the game and he just kept saying "zone", without ever saying if it was a 2-3 zone or a 3-2 zone or matchup zone or any other kind of zone. They pay these talking heads on ESPN who knows how much money but if you ever want to learn anything you will wind up on KZbin or Google.

[@Larry_Kabberga]

Most insightful analysis on Game 2, period. Great content. New subscriber.

[@andeer4real]

thanks to this videos I see a lot of details I don't ussualy see and helps me know a lot of tiny things that decides who the winner is. Great video

[@squattinggoan7283]

Hey bro. Loving your analysis. Keep em coming! Subscribed!

[@buttman69420]

No secs waisted, what pretty clear analysis 👌

[@goose0078]

Ah someone talking about actual basketball, how refreshing lol. Thanks, coach and KZbin recommendations.

[@A9ish23]

What do you think about teams always looking for 3, even if they are down by 1...during the closing moments. Giving up easy shots which can give them the game

[@anthonybulaoro7551]

Disipline is the key to win a ring, tough coach knows that. Kudos to heat culture..

[@addm15]

Props to coach Spo and the heat players for executing really well on game 2. Really caused some disruption to the celtics offense. Brad stevens made some good calls and adjustments, but imo, the celtics just didn’t execute as well. Turnovers and wrong reads really let the heat come back from that deficit. They gotta do a better job next game. Hoping for great basketball in the next games.

[@patrickdelacruz6758]

As always. Love watching your breakdowns. Keep it up!

[@ninosolana5918]

Buen trabajo coach !

[@HalfCourtHoops]

Thanks!

[@LastNameInTown]

Thank you Coach Pyper! Absolutely love your content and will definitely be checking out the Zone D vid. As a Heat lifer it's nice to have some playoff games to be dissected. I always had a bit of an issue with Soo, obviously a brilliant mind but from 2014 onwards we blew so many 3rd quarters. Mostly due I think to the bad situation with Whiteside and having just hard match ups on teams that didn't have the depth we have they the entire team today. Am I correct in the thinking we were a team that blew what feels like hundreds of games over the last 6 years almost all in the 3rd or am I just jaded & mistaken? 🙏✌️

[@RapboYGT]

great breakdown! subscribed!

[@dexboyhandle]

Love your breakdowns coach👏👏

[@profitcs8506]

I see Marcus smart messing up a lot, yet he was the one cussing out his teammates? He gonna regret that.

[@wavemaker2077]

I think he burst into anger because he thinks that the other players messed up too so why put the blame on him only. I think Smart enumerated all the mistakes his teammates made in that game.

[@enriquecomas933]

There is one other thing that the Heat are doing and it shows in the 3rd and 4th quarter. Since they DO NOT stop off ball screening and motioning and making the Celtics constantly run and defend each possession, they get them tired and unfocused when they have the ball on their possession. I see the Celtics and they looked gassed running their offense, especially Tatum and Theis. Kemba also is dealing with huge wing defenders and can't see what is above their body on backdoor cuts unless he breaks the zone and drives. But since the Heat are the king's of collapse and clog the paint and breakout to the 3pt line, they put your team in a bad spot everytime and force 20 turnovers. It is fucken beautiful to watch because the hustle and energy of the Heat is ridiculous. They are relentless even when they are down and don't abandon their strategy. If you are not playing your A game.....you are in big trouble against the Heat. And so far, Celtics played their A game in game 2 and still loss. 50% FG, 10 more free throws and out-rebounded the Heat....but 20 turnovers will and always cost you.

[@Caesarsinclairjr17]

high quality as always

[@2313rafa]

Thank you for this man. I always wanted to know what zone defense was. Everyone around me already knows what it is, but they never bothered explaining it to me.

[@patrickb2217]

Bam had great discipline on that play where you said he didnt. He was pushed into Tatum by Kanter. You missed that while the ref just ignored it.

[@ask4frnd]

This defense is the same last year with the Raptors. Two lengthy defenders in Siakam and Kawhi in front and Gasol/Ibaka at center and 2 guards at the wings.

[@rich5916]

Nuggets lakers breakdown tomorrow please!

[@bayJBE]

Smart is a genius defender and also not a bad offencer (cuts, mobility, rebounds). But if there is a one thing that smart is not that is a ball hander decision maker. So they have to find someone else at the post. Otherwise they won't be able to break zone.

[@dyoskoporsanto9364]

next game spo gonna used 3-2 or 4 - 1 for sure.

[@juice4887]

Spo is good at adjustments. When the Celtics started realizing how to combat that zone, it was too late. Next game, they likely will be expecting 2-3. Spo will be ready for it.

[@wavemaker2077]

They haven't played the 5-0 yet.

[@lemzpotutan2839]

Well, I think celts weakness really was not having post up player. A reliable center to score in the paint that will push the defense of Heat to double team. They rely too much on their small ball and their 3's which makes then vulnerable to forcing them to make 3's which is by far lower percntage in generating points

[@idolcesar7124]

This just might be it.Hope we win this. I have only three teams, pistons,bulls, and heat. Loved jimmy g in the bulls, coincidentally he ended up in miami. Would be crazy if he ends up to the pistons in a few years.

[@egyptianexcellence8861]

Your breakdowns are definitely NBA good. This team reminds me of the 99’ Knicks team. Van Gundy is one of Riley’s disciples, just like Spo is. Tatum should be in the middle of that zone offense imo.

[@tdfhion9936]

nah it should be jaylen hes probably their best mid range shooter, or if hayward returns he'll be massive for them. I dont think the zone caused as many problems as some people made it out the celts were missing the open shots they had and it was just careless passes that caused turnovers

[@cidmatrix9643]

Fantastic breakdown. It's practically impossible to see this stuff in real time

[@blunar844]

Yo as an ex bball player I gotta admit I kinda chuckled at the fact that the Celtics just either didn't realize that Heat was in a 2-3 zone or they just are clueless how to attack a 2-3 zone. You don't need to be setting high picks against a 2-3 zone.. Have someone that can handle getting blitz (Marcus Smart or Kemba) at the top then someone needs to flash middle preferably Brown (someone who can make a quick decision with the ball/and use athleticism to get to goal or hit mid range shot) while having two shooters on wings (Tatum and Kemba/Wanamaker.. It stetches the 2-3 then you just attack the gaps lol ik the Heat have a great ass defense and good players but sometimes the basic fundamentals are just missed at times even at the pro level.

[@moonlightmelodrama]

Thanks for the education.

[@athens_1psvr31]

Heat players said the zone forces them to communicate. So the coaches went to it out of desperation in game 2, then tried it again in game 3 early. Problem was the Heat players did not communicate. Strange. Coaches didn’t call time or tell them about lack of communication. Running the offense through Jimmy beyond the three then to Bam at elbow puts the ball in 2 players that aren’t a threat from those areas. If this isn’t fixed the Heat will lose this series and it may be early. Go Heat.

[@toptopovaxiv]

Try to count how many times defensive 3 seconds have happened in this video...lol For an example, 2:57 Olynyk is in the paint for "65" seconds...and it cannot be described as active defense

[@12chuck18]

You're good bro! Just sub on your channel

[@HalfCourtHoops]

Coach’s Cut extended breakdown with more Heat Zone D & my favorite zone sets: t.co/C9Ecrv2lQw. There is ALOT to unpack from this game, but moving forward I wanted to see if the Heat's zone was causing problems, or if the Celtics offense was just not attacking it like they should. Enjoy!

[@ShareefusMaximus]

The Heat have more ways to get you off of business as usual than any other team, including Toronto. The zone, the sagging man, the trapping man, the full-court press. Offense too, they are very multiple in their looks. Hat's off to Coach Spoelstra.

[@lukeremsberg5796]

I love this breakdown. You didn’t just say “wow the heat play good defense” like most “analysts” but you actually breakdown what went right and what went wrong. That being said, putting smart in the middle of the zone and hitting open shots in game 3 will crack the zone open and I can’t see the heat going to it nearly as much moving forward

[@lukezanier7764]

At 3:48 if Browne had of stayed in the corner that action would give him a bloody good look at 3

[@taseenrahman1553]

I’d like to see a high pick and roll w Marcus a Rob Williams w 2 baseline cutters

[@nickshwartz6358]

I'm not gonna lie, at times it looked like Boston was straight up choosing not to break the zone.

[@enriquecomas933]

Because they don't trust their ball movement. They believe in best shot available and the Heat are not letting Kemba just one on one breakdown defenders down. They press him early and force him to be a catch and shoot which he struggles at. He has rhythm in those shots. He has better rhythm shooting contested fades.

[@robrig55]

Having Crowder and Buttler at the top instead of Drgaic, Herro or Robinson also is a big deal

[@andrewsimon713]

Yea clips could've used a coach like spol who actually ding ding ding coaches...

[@windexman2004]

This is why teams should run more zones.

[@watermelonpizza7824]

Wow, this is a really well made vid.

[@wavemaker2077]

So basically Smart got blamed in the locker room and he burst into anger because he felt that the other players made mistakes too. I didn't notice it when watching the game but the Celtics players knew who made a mess and didn't follow the script and confronted the guy (Smart) in the locker room.

[@kimphilipy]

so good. thank you.

[@GO24Seven]

How do you see the Lakers picking apart this zone if they do meet?

[@hadoken99]

the heat are leaving the middle open on purpose. no one in the nba shoots midrange anymore.

[@finesseb305]

kevin durant demar derozan

[@2313rafa]

Lol

[@hadoken99]

@@finesseb305 it would prob help to name someone on the celtics

[@tdfhion9936]

@@hadoken99 jaylen and hayward are pretty good midrange shooters

[@amanaf13]

​@@hadoken99 Tatum, jaylen, Hayward, kemba. 4 good mid range shooters. Looking at this video, I think Celtics did pretty good against zone defense, they just missed open looks that they usually make. It is still a long series. It ain't over till one team wins 4.

[@yhh3962]

My coach told us the simplest way against 2-3 zone is to put someone at the free throw line and play your best shooters...

[@enriquecomas933]

Ya but the free throw line big has to be able to pass and screen effectively. Theis or Williams can't do that. So they put Brown and Smart in there and now you have one less shooter on the wing.

[@bigavelik]

The problem with the Celtics is that they have no post game threat either high or low. Plus their guards are not high level playmakers. For me they are doomed, because we should add to that the absence of a true 3 point specialist.... This zone is going to cause them more problem, as the series goes on. Because the zone slows the pace of the game, limiting the numbers of possesions.Which kills the rythm of certain types of scorers.Specially ball dominant ones! And Celtics are just full of them!!!

[@kugodx9]

You and thinking basketball should have your own show. Beats everything ESPN does

[@johnoconner706]

good video. My thoughts exaclty. I think the heat are just in better shape tbh. Celtics can execute better, definitely.

[@wc1233]

The Raptors did the same thing on defense and it went 7. Boston has nothing left and Miami is taking advantage

[@DilrajSharma11]

Wanna ask didn't nba had defensive 3 sec violation

[@elnegro8654]

Sitting here and watching it is 1 thing and being on the floor another

[@artistworkshopplaygroundll8866]

What are they watch when they go over film, they keep playing the way they playing they going to lose the session

[@toptopovaxiv]

Easily solved with big with decent passing on the top of the key which can sometimes shoot mid range. Basketball basics. But Stevens nor his staff obviously do not know that. Which proves most of the nba coaches are miles away from average european coach...

[@zaymason9917]

They cant play that tight with the lakers they have the passers and the shooters if they bring the help its gone be a kick out ,they have players that ride the wing and corner green kaldwell morris but great vid💯💯

[@wiseguysavant]

any break downs for lakers?

[@mayeezy254]

This makes more sense as opposed to the media's overreaction, rooting for the Heat too but Brad Stevens has a few tricks up his sleeves too so lets watch and see

[@areagamer51ent97]

Let's hope your right or your words go down to nothing..

[@mayeezy254]

@@areagamer51ent97 told yah, I didn't see him getting swept

[@areagamer51ent97]

@@mayeezy254 i didn't either, heat still got work to do

[@marvinmercado5718]

How about boston going small ... A center that can fire from 3point range...bam stays at d middle coz bostons center just floats.

[@iamdocthorrr]

Why is nobody taking those wide open mid range jumpers?

[@juice4887]

They weren't ready for that. Stevens should have told them to but i think it took a while for him to realize. And by that time it was too late

[@wavemaker2077]

The Celtics is following the Rockets philosophy of going for the most efficient shots which are the dunk and the 3-pt shot. According to analytics, mid range jumpers are the least efficient shots. The Heat knows that the Celtics is following this philosophy so they don't guard the mid range shots because the Celtics will not take it.

[@alystv8828]

put on 4 spot up shooters to break the zone leave thies on the rebound

[@erix4erix]

thanks

[@maartenvz]

The celtics are in trouble. Theis was -15 and they kept attacking him. Is more Grant Williams the answer? Or will Boston also go zone to stop the dragic - adebayo pNr?

[@janantonio6095]

Hard to zone miami when they have a lot of 3 point shooters that can do catch and shoot...

[@maartenvz]

@@janantonio6095 good point, the Celtics are in a lot of trouble

[@janantonio6095]

But if Hayward will play ,that open free throw spot could make a big difference on the zone defense of Miami coz we all know he is a very good perimeter shooter and a passer too

[@kingjaydex7464]

Celtics clearly had no idea how to space the floor lok

[@MadhanKumar-rr2sn]

There are lots of ways to break 2 -3 zone defence.i think Celtics are not so aggressive

[@BradixDequito]

Thats how we play in Philippines zone defense

[@budzlightyear2212]

BASKETBALL 🏀 101! Gotta be able to hit outside shots to break down that ZONE(Example if the heat did this to Steph and Klay the Heat would get destroyed).A ZONE D also collapses when someone drives to the paint leaving open shots ALL DAY(You hit enough shots D will be forced to go man)Also the Heat are getting rest on D. The Celtics are gonna be in panic mode next game. Leading to more horrible shots and the Heat will be Sending the CELTICS packin...SWEEP!!!!!!!!!!!

[@straightlinedesigner7864]

i prefer watching videos like this compared to listening to the analysis of stephen A and Max.

[@simpsetbobbo6573]

Bad turnovers and poor ball movement that kills the C's everygame...while playing with the mindset of "well get it back"

[@edwinrodriguez4729]

Williams didn't play and Hayward needs to jump in before the celts destroy each and point fingers. Tatum is the best is the best player on either side point blank.

[@dangda-ww7de]

Celtics will fix that problem next game. CEltics wint next game for sure.

[@rashdbernardjr.4657]

Crazy how this works in real life but fails everytime in 2k. Wtf!!!

[@ballislife9834]

i remember lakers playing the heat with their zone defence. AD ate that btch.

[@artistworkshopplaygroundll8866]

Boston suppose to adjust to the zone

[@bradleyroberts92]

the celtics have to put tatum in the high post not marcus smart or theis

[@rexjanoy2039]

that zone def cant work wd d lakers,.savage for AD LBJ &GREEN

[@Maverik_ilu]

Nobody plays zone defense anymore, i guarantee you most of today's NBA players never encountered it or only saw it their one season in college. These guys so used to watered down man to man defense because its easier to score if i defender has to defend you across half the 3-point line with no help D. Giannis, Lebron, Harden would have a hard time scoring 30 points. They only know pick and roll offense

[@jcrent8217]

After watching this, I guess smart wasn't really smart after all😂😂😂😂

[@DuckyTeamArsonist]

Miami stole that from the raptors..... Saw it worked....difference this post season. Was shots weren't falling for the raptors. They would of put up a better fight against the heat than the Celtics

[@nbafullgamehighlights9320]

Who on the Miami heat could guard AD or Lebron??? Lakers in 4

[@aaronpeters6209]

Another takeaway from this video. The Celtics may want to part ways with Marcus Smart.

[@frankstv1094]

Miami just play basic basketball with tremendous 4th quarter D! THEY JUST CANT STOP GIVE AND GO OF MIAMI TO ADEBAYO

[@takaedzachirowodza601]

Lakers found a way to beat this Zone during regular season.

[@rahe2141]

It's more than the strategy, but how they executed. Game 3 had a lot of their zone defense, but they did shit compared to their own standards even.

[@WorldHayes-VR]

🇲 🇮 🔥🇲 🇮 🇭 🇪 🔥🇹

[@TheChocoButterbug]

During the season, the only team ive seen slipped through 2-3 defense is the Lakers

[@jmdoza3938]

LeBron learned it from his former coach.

[@TheChocoButterbug]

@@jmdoza3938 this is true, also with his talents i dont see the point of not pounding through that kind of defense. Lakers playing great defense this playoffs.

[@jmdoza3938]

@@TheChocoButterbug Also, I ain't seeing it if Spo would come up with a formula to tweak Bron's offense. There's no right personnel that i can think. Bam ain't enough for Bron.

[@janantonio6095]

Because Davis can fill the missing part of boston on that free throw line...

[@TheChocoButterbug]

@@janantonio6095 yeah in the high post

[@jonifrizianydel7464]

Celtics need lowpost player..heat defense is great

[@newking8395]

Boston is not yet finish. But both dont have chance to beat Lakers now specialy They have another brain which is Rondo. They have Lebron and strong man inside which is AD.

[@epicexperiment7713]

Almost the whole team is Kawhi

[@williamzagarella8066]

So at the end of the video you say their decision making is right, then you say they need to make better decisions. You're all over the place lol