Erik Spoelstra pushes all the right buttons | NBA Finals Game 2 analysis

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Publicado 2023-06-05
What adjustments did the Miami Heat make to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals in Denver? How did they attack Nuggets and score so efficiently? This film room study details Coach Erik Spoelstra's adjustments in Game 2 -- including inserting Kevin Love into the starting lineup to go bigger -- Jimmy Butler's playmaking, and Bam Adebayo actions that freed up shooters like Duncan Robinson.

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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @supersammich344
    It's crazy to think that a 34 year old Kevin Love in his 15th season was the key to a playoff win... because of his defense.
  • @TOGGGAA1
    Kevin Love, Al Horford, and Brooke Lopez. It’s been so great to watch these guys come back in the late stages of their career, make the changes they needed to, and continue to play well.
  • @adikumar8180
    I swear this mfer Spo can win any game against any team. Bro is such a crazy good coach
  • @mhqqiqin_
    While Miami have to deal with Jokic, Denver have to deal with Erik Spoelstra. That's show how great and important Spo is to the team.
  • @louisd695
    Kevin Love really left a 4-seed Cavs for an 8-seed because he wanted playtime, and found himself in the Finals as a major contributor. That's Big D Energy.
  • @HoopEnthusiasts
    That heat zones isn’t the typical zone, it’s chaotic but they communicate and execute very well, can’t wait for game 3
  • @Huesteus
    Hoop fans have got to be hyped seeing cognitive team basketball both ways, counter after counter, so much detail
  • @jamiegaskins3687
    Eric Spolestra is single-handedly making NBA fans appreciate coaching
  • @BarshBananagan
    As a Denver fan, Spo is a meastro. He elevates all his players to their best selves with real tangible adjustments.
  • @alankingchiu
    Love was such an under appreciated signing for the Heat.
  • @dennisgodman9732
    Kevin Love’s return is huge simply off the strength of being a decent/good big to play alongside Bam when Denver has Jokic/Gordon out there (which is a lot of minutes)
  • @mikeoxlong917
    Denvers mental lapses were also key. KCP two clear fouls on 3pt attempts and Jeff Green allowing Kyle Lowry to get an offensive rebound (which led to a Duncan Robinson 3) were absolutely inexcusable
  • @TheTEN24
    This man is an insane coach, can never count them out of a series just off his adjustments alone. He keeps proving me wrong thinking this matchup is too tough for them and needing to shoot the lights out
  • @skiak004
    You are such a great teacher. My wife understands the game at a deep level now, and you've increased my understanding of NBA offence and defense imenensly Thanks!
  • @relykremok1225
    Spoe putting Duncan Robinson over Max Strus in 4th quarter was mindblowing, how did he come up with that decision when Strus was shooting well
  • @ValDone13
    after game 1: the nuggest just 3 wins away after game 2: the heat just 3 wins away i think this will be going on until game 7 because of this 2 great nba coaches. but i still think Spo is more experienced in final games than mike and has the advantage to made history with miami. that would suck for me as a big Jokic fan, but im also a huge butler fan.. this finals will be remembered for a long time, you will see.
  • @bjensen
    MPJ had a really rough game. I guess we will see if Spo will continue to try to attack. MPJ's decision making on defense. He had been mostly pretty good during the playoffs up until yesterday.
  • @camron2251
    This is the perfect example of why coaches matter, people keep saying firing coaches is a scapegoat but coach spo is the perfect example of making adjustments and utilizing your pieces to the best of THEIR ability, not just putting them in a system and hoping they can do it. He knows his players strengths and uses each players strength to elevate their abilitys. Many coaches dont know how to use the players they are dealt to the best of their ability.
  • @felipeassuncao1217
    Best Basketball Channel in the world, great study every time, thanks for the content❤️