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MFFL · 03-07-2006, 01:07 AM

We need to start a new win streak and quiet all the nay-sayers!

MFFL · 03-07-2006, 01:12 AM

http://www.nba.com/mavericks/matchup...rt_010306.html

Portland Scouting Report: March 7, 2006

Side Screen and Roll

Portland has recently changed personnel with the addition of Brian Skinner at the center position and the loss of explosive power forward Ruben Patterson. Portland had also activated versatile Darius Miles from the inactive list, a player who can play either the three, four or five position. Because of this change in personnel they are running some new plays that are different from the plays on our previous reports. Their primary play remains the direct post featuring either Zach Randolph (4) or Darius Miles (3-4-5). The Trailblazers are now running more side screen and roll along with this new play which they call Blast.

This side screen and roll play can be run with either three men setting the screen, Darius Miles (3) along with Zach Randolph (4) or Brian Skinner (5). One of these players will set the screen for Steve Blake (1) either in transition or in the half court throughout the game. For the purpose of this report we will use Randolph (4) as the screener although it could also be the three man or the center.

Blake will dribble along the right wing to just below the free throw line. Dixon (2) is high on the left wing and Miles (3) is deep in the left corner. Skinner (5) is positioned along the left baseline. Randolph (4) starts at the right elbow and runs out to the right wing to set the screen. Blake (1) at this point will dribble hard off the screen and into the lane.

As Blake (1) dribbles off the screen he has three options:
1) He could pull up for the short jump shot or drive to the basket
2) Pass to Randolph (4) who has rolled to the basket for a short jump shot or post catch and move. This is the main option for this play.
3) Blake (1) may pass to either Dixon (2) for the three-point shot or to Skinner (5) who steps into the lane particularly if their defenders decide to help on Blake's (1) penetration or mid-range jump shot.

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Portland Blast

Blast is a common play amongst teams that run part of the Princeton offense. This offense is predicated on ball and player movement with numerous scoring options. Blast will normally end with the single-double action which we have described on numerous occasions throughout our scouting reports. This offense is strictly used in the half court.

Blake (1) has the ball high on the right side and passes it to Dixon (2) who is standing high on the left side. Blake (1) will now sprint to the left block. Dixon (2) will swing the ball to Randolph who is positioned on the left wing. After the pass to Randolph (4), Dixon (2) will run off the screen set by Khryapa (3) near the foul line and head to the right block. It must be noted that Portland's preference is to run this play when Khryapa (3) is in the game because he represents an excellent ball handler and passer from this position. Skinner (5) stands on the right wing. Randolph (4) could make the quick pass to either Blake (1) or Dixon (2) if they are open as they cut to the blocks.

If both Blake (1) and Dixon (2) are denied the pass then Randolph (4) will pass to Khryapa (3) inside the circle. Dixon (2) will set the first screen inside the lane and Skinner (5) the second screen for Blake (1) who runs off the screens looking for the right wing catch and jump shot. After setting the screen, Dixon (2) will now look for a screen set by Randolph (4) near the left block and curl off that screen looking for the pass on the left wing.

Kyryapa (3) has two options:
1) Pass to Blake (1) for the wing jump shot or
2) pass to Dixon (2) for the wing jump shot.

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Portland Scouting Report: Jan. 22, 2006

Direct post (E.O. post)

Portland has two excellent post up players in Zach Randolph (4) and Ruben Patterson (4). Portland can either run this early offense post play (E.O. Post) or a turn out to post either or Randolph (4) or Patterson (4). While both players are undersized for the power forward position they both are explosive and crafty in the post and will require a double team by the Mavericks.

Movement :
Blake (1) will dribble up up the court along the right sideline to just below the foul line extended. Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) has positioned themselves on the right block. Dixon (2) is above the three point line on the left sideline and Khryapa (3) is deep left corner. Ratliff (5) starts at the left elbow. Blake (1) will enter the ball into Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) on the post. After entering the ball into the post Blake (1) will either fade to the top or make a basket cut looking for the return pass from Randolph (4) / Paterson (4). Ratliff (5) can stay at the top near the foul line or dive to the basket and also look for a pass from the four man.

Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) has three options:
1. Make their post up move for a basket or foul.
2. Pass the ball back out to Blake (1) for a jump shot or they could repost for a deeper post entry pass from Blake (1).
3. Pass to any open player on the perimeter if their defender decides to double team Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) on the post.

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Single - single (power2)

This play is similar to the most basic play in the NBA: the single double. The difference in Portland's (power2) play is that Juan Dixon (2) will choose which post player he will use as a screener while Viktor Khryapa (3) will just go opposite of Dixon (2) instead of setting a double screen for him. Portland will use this play as a half court set.

Movement:
Blake (1) has the ball at the top. Dixon (2) starts in the middle of the lane under the basket while Khryapa (3) is in the middle of the lane above the two post players. Ratliff (5) is positioned on the left block with Randolph (4) on the right block . Dixon (2) will now decide which post player he will use as a screener. In this diagram we have Dixon (2) coming off the baseline screen set on the right side by Randolph (4). Dixon (2) will turn off the screen and receive the pass from Blake (1). Khryapa (3) will go in the opposite direction from Dixon (2). Again in this diagram Khryapa will fade to the left baseline.

As Dixon (2) comes off the screen set by Randolph (4) he has a number of options:
1. Dixon (2) could make a tight curl around Randolph (4) looking for the short jump shot near the elbow or the dribble drive into the lane.
2. Make the wide turn off the screen looking to take the long jumpshot.
3. If he is defended well as he comes off the screen he will now pass the ball into Randolph (4) who is posting up on the right block with hopes of taking his man one on one in the post.

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Portland Scouting Report: Jan. 3, 2006

Direct post (E.O. post)

Portland has two excellent post up players in Zach Randolph (4) and Ruben Patterson (4). Portland can either run this early offense post play (E.O. Post) or a turn out to post either or Randolph (4) or Patterson (4). While both players are undersized for the power forward position they both are explosive and crafty in the post and will require a double team by the Mavericks.

Movement :
Blake (1) will dribble up up the court along the right sideline to just below the foul line extended. Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) has positioned themselves on the right block. Dixon (2) is above the three point line on the left sideline and Khryapa (3) is deep left corner. Ratliff (5) starts at the left elbow. Blake (1) will enter the ball into Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) on the post. After entering the ball into the post Blake (1) will either fade to the top or make a basket cut looking for the return pass from Randolph (4) / Paterson (4). Ratliff (5) can stay at the top near the foul line or dive to the basket and also look for a pass from the four man.

Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) has three options:
1. Make their post up move for a basket or foul.
2. Pass the ball back out to Blake (1) for a jump shot or they could repost for a deeper post entry pass from Blake (1).
3. Pass to any open player on the perimeter if their defender decides to double team Randolph (4) / Patterson (4) on the post.

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Single - single (power2)

This play is similar to the most basic play in the NBA: the single double. The difference in Portland's (power2) play is that Juan Dixon (2) will choose which post player he will use as a screener while Viktor Kryapa (3) will just go opposite of Dixon (2) instead of setting a double screen for him. Portland will use this play as a half court set.

Movement:
Blake (1) has the ball at the top. Dixon (2) starts in the middle of the lane under the basket while Khryapa (3) is in the middle of the lane above the two post players. Ratliff (5) is positioned on the left block with Randolph (4) on the right block . Dixon (2) will now decide which post player he will use as a screener.

In this diagram we have Dixon (2) coming off the baseline screen set on the right side by Randolph (4). Dixon (2) will turn off the screen and receive the pass from Blake (1). Khryapa (3) will go in the opposite direction from Dixon (2). Again in this diagram Khryapa will fade to the left baseline.

As Dixon (2) comes off the screen set by Randolph (4) he has a number of options:
1. Dixon (2) could make a tight curl around Randolph (4) looking for the short jump shot near the elbow or the dribble drive into the lane.
2. Make the wide turn off the screen looking to take the long jumpshot.
3. If he is defended well as he comes off the screen he will now pass the ball into Randolph (4) who is posting up on the right block with hopes of taking his man one-on-one in the post.

sixeightmkw · 03-07-2006, 09:50 AM

at least Patterson is gone, he was a Mavs killer.

Drbio · 03-07-2006, 10:30 AM

Mavs big....damn big.

103- 78

dude1394 · 03-07-2006, 10:47 AM

Mavs 107-92

orangedays · 03-07-2006, 12:13 PM

Mavericks 104 - 90 Trailblazers

Five-ofan · 03-07-2006, 12:46 PM

Mavs 113 Portland 84

bernardos70 · 03-07-2006, 01:38 PM

Patterson's gone, we should win this one going away........

Quote:

Dixon (2) is high on the left wing

The trailblazers really waste no time getting every new player comfortable....

Evilmav2 · 03-07-2006, 01:46 PM

These frustrated, cornered Mavs are going to blow up on the poor, hapless Blazers tonight. We win 102-73...

TripleDipping · 03-07-2006, 01:56 PM

Where's the "snooze 'til Spurs game" button?

Blake won't be the hero again and Mavs win by 15.

bobatundi · 03-07-2006, 02:07 PM

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WraithXx · 03-07-2006, 03:32 PM

so what the F*** is the official report on our injuries and status for today?

don't these idiots ever come out and say this stuff? pisses me off

WraithXx · 03-07-2006, 03:35 PM

ok nevermind, you underlings

got this from dallasbasketball.com:

Harris - expects to play
Terry - expects to be back in time to play
Howard - out
KVH - out
PPod - assigned to FW

Arne · 03-07-2006, 03:50 PM

Mavs: More than the other team.

Blazers: Less than the other team.

jayC · 03-07-2006, 06:06 PM

The Mavericks win 110 -70. Devin Harris returns with fifteen points and six assists.

mavsfan1000 · 03-07-2006, 06:08 PM

It sucks that Howards out but at least we got Daniels to fill in a little bit in what Howard does.

SeriousSummer · 03-07-2006, 07:08 PM

Hey! P-Pod must be healthy or close to it if he's been assigned to Fort Worth. Maybe he gets on court finally.

Mavfan + Ravenfan · 03-07-2006, 07:11 PM

Who do guys think the better player is Avery in his prime or armstrong in his prime?

Mavs-106

Blazers-85

Dampier and diop combine for 10 points 18 rebounds and 6 blocks.

Mavfan + Ravenfan · 03-07-2006, 07:15 PM

Why would the blazers trade for skinner when they already have Przybilla and Ratliff. And for there only really good perimeter defender in patterson.

NXperience · 03-07-2006, 08:45 PM

wow what a bad start for the mavs and that against the blazers ... but they will win in the end =)

Locked_Up_Tonight · 03-07-2006, 08:52 PM

Mavs need to snap out of it. Geez.

Evilmav2 · 03-07-2006, 08:56 PM

Stack stops the bleeding...

Murphy3 · 03-07-2006, 08:57 PM

Wow...can't really argue too much with the shot selection...just not hitting anything.

Evilmav2 · 03-07-2006, 09:00 PM

Damn... It's nice to see Devin playing again...

chumdawg · 03-07-2006, 09:01 PM

Ha, Daniels drawing a double team...

Evilmav2 · 03-07-2006, 09:02 PM

StackAttack!

endtroducing MASKED · 03-07-2006, 09:06 PM

the fact that we're not down by 20 is astonishing.

endtroducing MASKED · 03-07-2006, 09:10 PM

AN 8 SECOND VIOLATION?

Bookit · 03-07-2006, 09:17 PM

The Mavs need to start playing playoff intensity defense soon.

Locked_Up_Tonight · 03-07-2006, 09:29 PM

The Mavs right now are just wallowing.....

EricaLubarsky · 03-07-2006, 09:34 PM

Dampier 9 ft jumper
Dampier 11 ft jumper?

are we trying to lose this game?

jleefilled · 03-07-2006, 09:34 PM

This is just sad. Thank you Terry. Now where are the rest of the Mavericks?

Locked_Up_Tonight · 03-07-2006, 09:35 PM

Haven't played a good 48 minute game in a long time.

Locked_Up_Tonight · 03-07-2006, 09:38 PM

Nice move by Dirk. Nice "initiate contact then fall back a little (not fadeaway!) and hit the jumper. He needs to use some of those type of things against Bowen. Bump a little... then shoot over the top.

The Mavs offense right now is terrible. Theiur defense isn't that good either.