How the Celtics outsmarted the Mavs | NBA Finals Game 3 analysis

What big halftime adjustment killed Dallas's scheme and swung the game for Boston? This detailed film breakdown & scouting report explores the Celtics brilliant answer to the Mavericks big Game 3 adjustment, Coach Joe Mazzulla's spacing principles, the high IQ plays of Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and more.

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[psychomafia]

This is so good. Idiots (like me) are yelling at their tv: "do something! run a play!" But you're showing this is on another level. Fantastic analysis! Makes the game even more fun.

[Madonkadonk]

That breakdown of the entire Celtics team playing floor general was crazy

[classingamer]

This is a testament to how much Joe has improved as a coach overall.

[pi_za]

Celtics spacing is quite literally insane

[drich]

Media was saying the Cs don’t run plays, they just win games off talent with no ball movement or man movement. This is why people have to watch games for themselves, great analysis as usual 💯

[seanaes]

There were many Celtics fans that hate Joe Mazzulla. I hope now they can appreciate how great he is.

[ry_an.]

now that the mavericks are losing the narrative will change that the "mavericks were never that good" and "celtics got lucky"

[geordiejones]

Celtics offense relies on getting the best shot available, which allows them to defend at an elite level even when they're in trouble. Mavs offense relies on forcing the issue through their two stars, which require a lot more energy that costs them on defense.

[edgarmuniz]

As much as I find games where Boston shoots 6-25 from the 3-point line difficult to watch, videos like this make me appreciate the Celtics.

[GTapelive]

Somebody in the league need you as a coach or in the filmroom man! Your breakdowns are elite. Appreciate your hoop content.

[WitchStrangler]

Luka is just a traffic cone out there at times, damn.

[adsavage]

Joe Mazzula has been nothing short but amazing as a coach.

[isaiahaaronnn]

Boston is such a lethal and even better team with Jrue. He was the missing piece for them to go all the way. His defense is obviously the best in the nba but his offensive game is highly underrated. Can’t believe Milwaukee thought having overrated Dame over Jrue would help their title chances lol

[timsweeney]

Tatum baited Luka into looking away from Hauser on that corner three lol that’s great

[fatihyavuz]

these breakdowns really make boston look like a full blown machine

[bpdmf]

The Celtics used to see how teams attacked Rob Williams in that floater role. They knew how to break it.

[sfdko]

Never let them tell you that the NBA doesn't play defense. The players are just soo athletic, in addition to the coaching quickly responding to changes, that it looks like everyone is just freestyling it without a thought in their heads.

[gfossedal]

A great English professor is not Shakespeare, but he can greatly increase our appreciation of Shakespeare -- likewise, you guys add so much to my appreciation of basketball. Thank you.

[zoobugs]

Mavs fan. Mazzulla is next big time leader and their coaching staff is admirable.

[wholesome]

Can we all talk about how underrated Sam hauser is though