The Spurs have a habit of starting off the 4th quarter with a twist on a common action, typically exploiting the defense for easy points. Friday night’s payback game against the Knicks provided a good example.
Ahead by 13 with Rudy Gay leading a United Nations of Ball Movement lineup, the Spurs settled in to what looked like a typical post up for their 6’8” forward to go at Henry Ellenson.
Rudy sets a down screen for Davis Bertans, who receives the ball from Patty Mills at the top of the key before swinging it to Jakob Poeltl at the left elbow.