It took some late-game heroics for the Spurs to escape the Staples Center with a win on Monday night. After giving up an 8-point lead late in regulation, then falling behind by as many as 6 points in overtime, the Spurs surged back in the final minute and pulled this little play out of the vault for the win.
Film Room: San Antonio Spurs Late Game SOB - Game Winner. The Lakers defend DHO with a trail and drop scheme - almost the exact action the Spurs won the game with. pic.twitter.com/oAW8RPUk2g
— Half Court Hoops (@HalfCourtHoops) October 23, 2018
That’s a great action and it has worked for a long time, not least because, although the play is fairly simple, there are several options.