One thing that’s helpful in the twists and turns of a series is to take time periodically to think like your opponent.
I’ve even heard of coaches at a lower level (and not competitors in the same league) who’d scout each other’s team in the pre-season and then give the other coach that scouting report.
“If I was playing your team, here’s what we’d do to try to beat you.”
One thing that Games 1 and 2 of the Finals has done is to give many observers a deeper appreciation for Houston’s defensive scheme and defense overall.