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How the Spurs create open layups from a three point threat

After giving up an 11 point lead late in the third quarter, the Spurs found themselves in a tight game to open the fourth. Two quick-hitting plays, which both leveraged the threat of a three to get easy buckets for LaMarcus Aldridge off Derrick White assists, were critical to securing the win.

With 7:58 to go, after a Chris Paul loose ball foul, the Spurs ran this sideline out of bounds play.

There’s very little about this play that’s unique. The Spurs, and just about every other team in the league, run a similar baseline action where a shooter comes off multiple screens several times a game.