Brad Stevens Boston Celtics Late Game 2-3 Defense

Brad Stevens is a rising star in the NBA.  His ability to draw up plays, especially in special situations late in game, are well talked about in coaching circles.  Here is a good video showing the Celtics running a nice 2-3 defense in late game SLOB situations.

One way I see to beat this is to flood the backside.  Send a player to the backside block, one to the backside wing, one to the top of the key, and one to the high post.  The middle and backside forward would have to make a decision on who to leave open, and I would think they would leave the back side wing open, giving you a long close out to attack.

Thanks to Half Court Hoops for the video breakdown and pdf breakdown: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jf5n0ospn80...