The Most One-Sided Chess Match in the NBA

🏀🔥 In this intense NBA matchup, the Indiana Pacers showcase their strategic brilliance against the Milwaukee Bucks, breaking down their defensive code and proving why this has become one of the best rivalries in the league! 🔥🏀
📅 Mark your calendars for December 7th, where the pot was stirred, setting the stage for an epic showdown. The Pacers, led by Tyrese Haliburton, strategically unravel the Bucks' defense, exposing key insights into their gameplay.
🔄 Dive into the tactical brilliance as we analyze play after play, witnessing the Pacers' elite problem-solving skills. From exploiting defensive switches to executing pick-and-roll plays with precision, the game becomes a chess match between two powerhouse teams.
🔒 Giannis vs. Haliburton intensifies, showcasing the rivalry's beauty. Watch as the Pacers strategically maneuver to get favorable matchups, exposing defensive weaknesses and keeping the intensity at an all-time high.
🤯 Witness the Pacers' offensive mastery as they e3mploy the Blind Pig and empty set pick-and-roll plays, confounding the Bucks' defense. Haliburton's league-leading pick-and-roll scoring adds an extra layer of excitement, leaving defenders scratching their heads.
🔄 Coaching brilliance comes to the forefront as the Pacers make adjustments on the fly, countering the Bucks' tactics. From deep post-ups to strategic switches, the Pacers showcase why their coaching is a cut above.
👀 Don't miss out on the thrilling details that make this matchup a must-watch! From Hornets Out to double drag sets, the Pacers' offensive diversity challenges the Bucks at every turn.
🔍 Get an insider's perspective on how the Pacers meticulously dissect the Bucks' defense, making this a nightmare matchup for Milwaukee. If you're a basketball enthusiast or simply love witnessing strategic brilliance on the court, this breakdown is a must-watch!
🎥 Check out the full video for an in-depth analysis of Tyrese Haliburton's impact and how the Pacers outsmarted the Bucks on both ends of the floor! 👉 [Insert Video Link]
📆 Save the date, February 14th, for a game that will be remembered, and watch as the Pacers leave an announcer regretting their words. This breakdown is more than just a game; it's a basketball IQ feast! 🏀🧠 #NBA #PacersVsBucks #BasketballIQ #GameBreakdown #TyreseHaliburton #EliteCoaching

[@Tomtainius]

Thank God this is being talked about! As a Bucks fan, these 5 games have been pure pain watching Griffin get ran round in circles by Carlisle.

[@gooderofficial]

I watched each game 2 times. I gained an even more respect for Rick. I felt like all of the weaknesses the Pacers showed (despite the win), he improved. The Bucks on the other hand just were stubborn in their approach. They need to make a trade for a solid 2-way guard. It's too bad they lost Jrue in the trade (I would have thought losing Kris would be better for them), because he would actually be a perfect 2 guard on this team.

[@Juggatarian]

​@GetGooderatBasketball My fellow Pacers fans can be annoying sometimes on social media. After every loss, over half the comments are "Fire Carlisle".

[@one_uninterested_introvert]

​@@Juggatarianidk what group you're in but nah, it's not usually CRC being talking about getting fired, it's usually Myles Turner lol

[@Juggatarian]

@one_uninterested_introvert On the Pacers Twitter/X comment section and the Pacers KZbin page, it's always about Rick & Myles after a loss.

[@one_uninterested_introvert]

@@Juggatarian yeah I kinda have to agree there. I've seen a few FCRC comments, but it's heavily Tyles Murner hate when they lose and he had a bad game. Which makes sense I guess, considering how he is the lone veteran on the team aside from James Johnson. At 6'11 the man should be dominating the glass most nights, but averaging 7.2 rebounds is seen as pathetic to a lot of fans. Imo the man isn't near the rim half the time this makes it difficult to rebound the short bounce off the glass/rim. Anyway, I'm a big supporter of Turner so my criticism on him comes with generosity to see him do butter. Btw CRC has turned this team around! All thanks to the signing of James Johnson! I was telling people before when this team would beat PO teams then turn around and get spanked at home by the Wizkids, that this team is very young and it's making it tough on their psyche to be consistent. They need a veteran presence on and off the court in that locker room is where it all boils down to, mentally.

[@andreapeters5114]

You are the only one doing basketball breakdowns that is ACTUALLY hilarious. So many are either dry, or really lame. Love this blend you bring

[@gooderofficial]

thank you Andrea! I really appreciate that!

[@curtisstrauss8]

💯

[@TimRoseOfficial]

100% agreed!

[@hamzahsajjad7952]

Man they beat our ass, respect to the pacers, we didnt expect this.

[@gooderofficial]

Pacers are only getting better and better throughout the year. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about them

[@hamzahsajjad7952]

@@gooderofficial I think this is a huge statement to put them on the map, everything's always been driven by narrative and the media won't give them attention, but now they can make a segment about the bucks getting dunked on by them, I think it will raise their profile in the average persons thoughts of them, I know I didn't think of em much, and then they shot 200 floaters over brook to bully us.

[@davidfaxon3336]

​@@gooderofficialmost people don't get to see them so they have no clue how good the Pacers actually are

[@Glassjoe108]

@@gooderofficialhopefully we don’t sell like last year we are finally 4th but last year it was the same story ever one talking bout us then we finished 12 or 11 or something

[@landonmyers5138]

@@Glassjoe108yeah cuz hali got hurt and missed 30+ games

[@theresidentteacher2438]

You said it..."Our COACHING is an X Factor". Rick Carlisle doesn't get enough credit. This is the same guy who beat the Miami BIG 3 with Dirk and a bunch of Role Players.

[@gooderofficial]

they shoulda pushed for Nick Nurse!

[@theresidentteacher2438]

@@gooderofficial no. Rick has HISTORY and relationships with our organization already.

[@jonmcclane7433]

Dame’s Defense has been worse than I thought it would be.

[@nornor-hg9rm]

Bucks 1st round exit. Jrue must be laughing his a** off 😂

[@Mitch_Feral]

It's technically slightly better than it has been for the last four years, which is hilarious.

[@Afineaddition]

@@nornor-hg9rm Jrue definitely is, man. Knowing that he's the 5th scoring option for the Celtics, he can relax and focus more on defense, his bread and butter. Celtics are going very far in this year's playoffs, and once again they worked the trade market like magic

[@gooderofficial]

same here. I never watched much of his games with the Blazers in detail...but dangggg, tough to see

[@jordanharris4164]

Bucks fan here. The Pacers getting the one-up on us has been bittersweet. I hate seeing us lose but I can’t deny the butt-kicking that Carlisle has been giving Griffin. All around beautiful basketball being played. The Pacers keep it up and build from here, they’re going to be a serious problem. They’re already a problem as is.

[@gooderofficial]

yeah they're talented, way better than I predicted as well. Crazy to think they almost blew the team up a few years back. Hali changed the culture

[@king_supreme1102]

This is why I like the pacers in a playoff series. They’re seriously good at adjustments.

[@gooderofficial]

yeah exactly, bucks haven't been known for adjustments really before either TBH!

[@loveaintshit]

Tyrese and Jokic in the same team would go crazy.

[@gooderofficial]

!!!! no kidding!!!

[@ChristopherRMcClain]

honestly, jokic doesn't play fast enough to keep up with Ty

[@Mitch_Feral]

Feel like anyone questioning if Jrue Holiday is an all-star needs to watch the Bucks try to play defense without him.

[@gooderofficial]

hahahahahahahahaha

[@TimRoseOfficial]

Such a beauty breakdown buddy! It's amazing the level that these guys play at!

[@Dyncommon]

As a Mavs fan, I miss Carlisle's wizardry. The dude is a coaching magician. I've never seen another coach get more out of his players on the offensive side, and the sets he runs out of timeouts are absolutely genius. Now I have to watch Jason Kidd...

[@jpw5029]

I’m not being smart, just opportunity to ask, are they playing better overall?

[@hardywoodaway9912]

and Jason Kidds warches too 😂

[@gooderofficial]

hahaha - doing a video on the Mavs as well, it's definitely not the same, but it's still beautiful to watch in some ways :)

[@Tomtainius]

4:15 You see in the bottom right after the basket, the ref claps his hands together with his palms horizontal. This means he saw one of the Pacers’ players (likely Nesmith; he clearly reaches but I can’t be certain from the camera angle shown) tip the ball. This allowed Giannis a new possession from which he could dribble again, or in this case take an extra step.

[@gooderofficial]

great point man! Good eye

[@joshengels3440]

First time watching your channel that was some incredible breakdown.

[@gooderofficial]

Welcome aboard! Let's get it Josh!

[@bernardofrias2201]

yo great video mate, nice edit and really good breaking downs of the plays. Tks for the content

[@gooderofficial]

No problem 👍 Thanks for taking time to let me know!!

[@louisxyz1]

I like to think I watch all the good NBA xs and os videos, but this might take the cake. Love it.

[@gooderofficial]

I watch all of my comments, and this one might as well. Seriously appreciate this one man!

[@jaychow3]

Rick Carlisle is just a great X's and O's coach. He probably one of the top 3 coaches in the league.

[@gooderofficial]

yeah he really is, love his adjustments with the Mav's back in day

[@maartenvz]

Fantastic video, love the focus on defence and adjustments. Thats what makes the playoffs so much fun: the chess match between coaches. Meanwhile griffin is still not sure what chess match people are talking about. If only they had hired an experienced assistant coach to aid him, oh wait....

[@gooderofficial]

Thanks so much! This feels like playoffs already! love your point about the assistant hahahaha

[@just2bme1000]

You earned a sub, that was a solid breakdown

[@gooderofficial]

Thanks man! Appreciate the help feedback!

[@freddyfox5002]

Very well constructed Earned another sub. Looking forward to more content.

[@gooderofficial]

Thank you Freddy! let's get itttt!

[@hikki6478]

I was struggling to find another quality basketball film study channel like bballbreakdown, but I think i just found it ❤ keep up the longer format videos, thanks for posting!

[@gooderofficial]

I appreciate that! Love bballbreakdown! Thanks for letting me know!

[@curtisstrauss8]

Great breakdown!

[@gooderofficial]

Appreciate it!

[@montevans7110]

I hope this dude heals up quick . He’s fun to watch .

[@billgolding7262]

Sharing this with a friend here in Maui. Her son loves basketball.

[@LaughingJokerProd]

"The play that makes babies" perhaps the most unhinged and hillarious expalantion of that play

[@gooderofficial]

hahahah - thanks Joker!

[@j.hooper6749]

Great breakdown. Lopez is gonna be unplayable in the playoffs unless something changes and we have to get some better onball defenders cause Lillard and Beasley are straight traffic cones. Wished theyd give AJax more burn as he has potential to be our best defender when he figures it all out

[@gooderofficial]

thanks Hooper!! Yeah Jax looks gooood!

[@ytqh2834]

Great vid man

[@gooderofficial]

Thanks man!

[@suphancankeser76]

As a bucks fan, our coaching is ABYSMAL I truly loved Bud as head coach even though he did make some mistakes in the last playoffs, I really wish we didn’t fire him or at least had a better remplacement bc Griffin isn’t any better than Bud he is a lot worse

[@gooderofficial]

I figured Nurse would be OBVIOUS hire. The Bucks will still be able to be in the mix for it, but Grif has to be so much better imo

[@nornor-hg9rm]

​@@gooderofficial Giannis wanted Adrian. Blame him

[@zion9247]

Bud was horrible let’s be honest

[@Slapshot544]

Nah bro Bud had to go but yeah they shoulda got a better replacement

[@SupaReus]

Bud was terrible at adjustments wtf are you talking about

[@RefractHD]

another insane video

[@gooderofficial]

Thanks friend !

[@kid.forever]

midwest madness

[@gooderofficial]

Love it!

[@Braylenc123]

i really hope these teams play in the playoffs. carlisle and haliburton would be running circles around the deer 🤣🤣🤣

[@gooderofficial]

would love to watch! must see TV!

[@ChristopherRMcClain]

4:32 how does Turner make a pass when he's not in the game? Looks like you have some code cracking of your own to do.

[@Chuckhall8088]

Tyrese and the Pacers are the Bucks kryptonite. They make Lillard look pedestrian. Go Pacers 💪💥😎

[@gooderofficial]

Good times to be a Pacer fan!

[@hoosierdaddy5846]

Great video

[@gooderofficial]

Thanks! Appreciate that

[@tempusnon2157]

the jomboy of basketball

[@gooderofficial]

That filled my heart a little bit

[@dlangfoda]

Maybe for this year. We stil haven't seen the bucks in the post season. Remember the pacers vs the Knicks and then the pacers vs Miami.

[@gooderofficial]

good point!

[@bleedblue769]

SLICK RICK!!!

[@gooderofficial]

HAHAHAHA!

[@isaiahwill7874]

Love my bucks but griff look incompetent at times. Relying on giannis and dame talent to win is only going to go so far and its insane to try to win this way when good coaching is the easier route i hope the additional assistant coach will help

[@nornor-hg9rm]

He looks timid to his own players also. Guy isn't the boss in the locker room. That tells something

[@gooderofficial]

lots of iso and ball watching. It's strange, I really thought they would use way more Dame/Giannis P+R - that would be my strategy

[@goniniviews]

Its not a rivalry till you end the other teams season. Which is what Giannis will do if they meet in the playoffs

[@gooderofficial]

hope we get that matchup!

[@NixonsParanoia]

believe me, Pacers want that matchup. But they're hoping it's in the second round, not first.

[@johnthomas1422]

That bucks team d is nuts. Never seen a team cover the open man so fast. Every team needs to watch film on what the bucks are doing.

[@gooderofficial]

not so good in this video haha

[@eleonarcrimson858]

And bro got fired😂

[@willkelley8653]

Rick Carslile is great but cmon but putting the Bucks least switchable defender in the Pick and roll isn’t rocket science

[@gooderofficial]

Only part of it. But the Bucks gotta find ways to mix it up more, too basic and simple

[@bjnowak]

I hate the pacers, but they are very talented

[@gooderofficial]

I have a heart for the other small market teams :)

[@ripplerocket]

Hate is such a strong word lol

[@bjnowak]

I do too. If they weren't beating my bucks I'd really like them. @@gooderofficial

[@bigbosssauce7]

Pacers absolutely smoked the Bucks this season Loving it

[@gooderofficial]

Indian is freaking GOOOOOODER than I ever thought

[@ecanthrow7015]

64

[@gooderofficial]

give him the baaaalllll

[@worldzworstgamer6539]

I think that cool and all but I still don’t think I’m a real playoff series they have an actual chance

[@davidfaxon3336]

You must be talking about the Bucks

[@HipixOFFICIAL]

With Dame on their team, they never had a chance in the first place. I think people are hesitant to wake up and realize he's been a liability to the Bucks.

[@gooderofficial]

we shall see!

[@cvgodd1432]

As a Celtics fan I’ll admit Pacers are so annoyingly good on offense lol. They just swing the ball and anyone can score on you. That’s what makes it confusing, there’s no one player to target! They beat us but let’s be honest, we got robbed!’ They did get us in the IST fair and square though!

[@jim_zub_aka_zubby]

your old voice sounds natural

[@gooderofficial]

hahah sorry what do you mean

[@goniniviews]

They will figure out Halliburton and once that happens its over

[@gooderofficial]

Yeah - they gotta make things uncomfortable for him

[@NixonsParanoia]

5 games wasn't enough, huh?

[@seththomas6727]

Bucks better hope they don’t see the Pacers in the playoffs

[@gooderofficial]

wouldn't be the best fit! I wouldn't want C's either tho!

[@seththomas6727]

@@gooderofficial not at all haha

[@Panazoniac]

😭

[@gooderofficial]

at least you aren't a Raptors fan ...tough times for us!

[@Panazoniac]

@GetGooderatBasketball yeah. SMH. Sometimes things get worse before they get better though! Keep the faith!

[@curtiszyr]

7:05 lillard is actually quite pathetic on defense 😂

[@gooderofficial]

hahaha

[@cvgodd1432]

Bucks defense is just terrible man. They struggled to beat the Warriors with no Curry!

[@MarJonKRon]

Luckily the Bucks have another 10 months to figure is out before the next Pacers Match up 😅🦌

[@draftfilms3772]

Or 3 months

[@gooderofficial]

hahahahah

[@MarJonKRon]

Sum girl math 😂

[@draftfilms3772]

1st round of playoffs is in 3 months

[@MarJonKRon]

I don't see Pacers in the Play-in.

[@user-uo7mf1eu4i]

it’s not a rivalry if one team keeps winning

[@Braylenc123]

it is if it’s the underdog

[@hemantjain6679]

Taking away this year, the Bucks have won 16 out of 19 games the last 5 years... Still don't really see this as a rivalriy unless they meet in the playoffs and it goes like 6 games.

[@ripplerocket]

I believe tyrese already said it's not a rivalry.

[@gooderofficial]

hahaha

[@NixonsParanoia]

@@hemantjain6679 The Pacers have 1 player on the roster from those last 5 years, excluding last year. This current iteration of the Pacers core is 5-4 versus the Bucks the past 2 years with the Haliburton, Benn, Turner, Nembhard, Jackson, and Smith group. Of all of those players, Everyone except Myles is 23 or younger. Isaiah Jackson and Mathurin are 21. Smith, Nembhard, and Tyrese are 23. Jarace Walker, who was the 8th pick in the draft, hasn't even started playing in the rotation yet- he's 20. He's a 3&D wing and will eventually be the main guy guarding Giannis. Like it or not, this version of the Pacers is gonna be around a long time and they're a matchup problem for this version of the Bucks. I don't see the point in comparing head-to-head records for people who aren't on the team anymore.

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

The pacers treat this like a playoff game for the bucks its just a regular season game

[@SinclairSound]

I don't think the bucks want to match up with the pacers come playoff

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

@@SinclairSound the pacers can’t stop Giannis and in the playoffs where the pace gona slow down this a big problem also the bucks already play playoff basketball slow and a lot of halfcourt offense while the pacers play a type of ball who is good for the regular season

[@SinclairSound]

@@ZZZ-pu4yw We'll see 🤷‍♂️

[@gooderofficial]

I think the Bucks were fired up to play this game based on all events prior. They both were intense. Bucks missed easy looks as well in first game, but then out coached 2nd

[@ZZZ-pu4yw]

@@gooderofficial have you seen some of the defensive lapses there is no way you have this in a playoff game they definitely wanted to win but they didn’t treat this like it’s a playoff game

[@mrRambleGamble]

Mavs fan crying while Jason Kiddiot squanders opportunity.

[@gooderofficial]

ah mannnn I agree!

[@wordtomymuvva5063]

Bucks don’t want it enough they too laid back it shows plus there bench is ass asf

[@gooderofficial]

yep - they need a DAWG

[@wordtomymuvva5063]

@@gooderofficial they need like 3 of em!!😂😂😂

[@Wilfreeltimido]

First of all the coach got to goooo and second theres no freaking D we look so old and slow man the bucks got ridge of all the defensives players like hollyday mathews carter greyson allen man we cant jump we cant run its ubeliebable i hate my team i wish they trade midleton lopez and counighton to start

[@gooderofficial]

I would trade Kris TBH. I would have tried to get OG, and sold all the freaking draft pics for him

[@puttingafewshellsinya2691]

griffin is so horrible as a coach and has no idea how to use the bucks players. the one game we won we got saved by giannis dropping 64

[@gooderofficial]

yeah I was bummed when he left the Raptors, but now I am happy! Hope he turns it around tho, he's a good dude

[@ohyeahh1296]

Giving way too much credit to the pacers. They can’t defend for crap and just because they push the ball fast every possession and use like 8 seconds on the clock doesn’t mean they’re elite. This team is going to get absolutely schooled by the top teams. And just for reference no the bucks are not a top team. They can’t defend for shit either. Lillard is a cone

[@gooderofficial]

historically they have been able to hide weaker players funnelling them into the paint, but without Jru, it's really hurting them. IMO I wouldn't play Dame + Beasley at the same time. Pacers play more defence than people give them credit for. Big reason they struggle is, like you said because of that pace

[@Gdogg-wu5kp]

Bucks are too old and too slow to guard Pacers and Pacers know it. It isn't going to change until the Bucks roster changes

[@gooderofficial]

shoulda went for OGGGGGGG!