Steve Jones
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Steve Jones
@stevejones20.bsky.social
· Nov 25
Credit and attention can be given to anybody for anything; success and respect are only earned through hard work.
Lauri Markannen couldn't get it in the post and said fine I'll take a rhythm dribble and a 3.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Lauri Markannen couldn't get it in the post and said fine I'll take a rhythm dribble and a 3.
Great timing and spacing from the Phoenix Suns. Double drag with Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn as screeners. Right side is empty. Notice the timing on Dunn's slip and the fact that he curls to the wing. Keeps the corner empty and pulls help
November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Great timing and spacing from the Phoenix Suns. Double drag with Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn as screeners. Right side is empty. Notice the timing on Dunn's slip and the fact that he curls to the wing. Keeps the corner empty and pulls help
Brandon Ingram, bucket getter.
November 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Brandon Ingram, bucket getter.
10:31 left in the third, Raptors up 71-54. 27 made field goals, 22 assists.
Keeping an eye on Cleveland vs. switches.
Keeping an eye on Cleveland vs. switches.
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
10:31 left in the third, Raptors up 71-54. 27 made field goals, 22 assists.
Keeping an eye on Cleveland vs. switches.
Keeping an eye on Cleveland vs. switches.
Raptors with a subtle attack against the Cavs zone. Press to zone (check Merrill's positioning). Allen is deep on block, in theory would take Poeltl rolling. Thing is Poeltl screens both guards. Hunter matches up with Quickley who just screens him so Barnes can curl middle
November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Raptors with a subtle attack against the Cavs zone. Press to zone (check Merrill's positioning). Allen is deep on block, in theory would take Poeltl rolling. Thing is Poeltl screens both guards. Hunter matches up with Quickley who just screens him so Barnes can curl middle
Fit and context are so key. Brandon Ingram is a bucket getter and has been cooking to start this year. Him getting to his spot helps TOR sustain. And I watch and I'm like "yeah that's Brandon Ingram" and it feels like for some folks it's "FINALLY SOMEONE DOES THIS"
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Fit and context are so key. Brandon Ingram is a bucket getter and has been cooking to start this year. Him getting to his spot helps TOR sustain. And I watch and I'm like "yeah that's Brandon Ingram" and it feels like for some folks it's "FINALLY SOMEONE DOES THIS"
When the Toronto Raptors can stay out of rotation they can be annoying on defense.
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
When the Toronto Raptors can stay out of rotation they can be annoying on defense.
I feel like Cleveland has weird nights where they struggle with dribble penetration and transition defense and I don't know what to do with it.
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I feel like Cleveland has weird nights where they struggle with dribble penetration and transition defense and I don't know what to do with it.
Cleveland keeping Jarrett Allen involved early here, pick and roll with Donovan Mitchell. As soon as Poeltl declares that he's going to be at the level, Mitchell gets the pocket pass to Allen. Raptors having to slide into help vs. being in early.
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Cleveland keeping Jarrett Allen involved early here, pick and roll with Donovan Mitchell. As soon as Poeltl declares that he's going to be at the level, Mitchell gets the pocket pass to Allen. Raptors having to slide into help vs. being in early.
Look at how automatic it can be for the Denver Nuggets. Murray sees Harden on Jokic and calls for it to go into him. Clippers fronting with help on the baseline and it goes for Jokic to a cutting Watson *like that*
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Look at how automatic it can be for the Denver Nuggets. Murray sees Harden on Jokic and calls for it to go into him. Clippers fronting with help on the baseline and it goes for Jokic to a cutting Watson *like that*
You can't tell me Tim Hardaway Jr is not living his best life. Jokic calls for him to set a screen to get Jokic in the post. Jokic catches it and gets it right to THJ for 3.
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 AM
You can't tell me Tim Hardaway Jr is not living his best life. Jokic calls for him to set a screen to get Jokic in the post. Jokic catches it and gets it right to THJ for 3.
There is 7:26 left in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic has 39 pts, 9 rebs, 3 asts in 23 minutes shooting 12 of 17 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3.
what.
what.
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
There is 7:26 left in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic has 39 pts, 9 rebs, 3 asts in 23 minutes shooting 12 of 17 from the field and 4 of 5 from 3.
what.
what.
The duality of Aaron Gordon this year. One second he's getting a pindown and a handoff for a 3 pointer. The next he's bringing it up, running pick and roll and trying to drive through everyone.
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The duality of Aaron Gordon this year. One second he's getting a pindown and a handoff for a 3 pointer. The next he's bringing it up, running pick and roll and trying to drive through everyone.
The Denver Nuggets have been more decisive on defense and it comes down to the little things. Clippers with a double P&R, Nuggets switch Jokic on to Harden. Watch Murray come to kick Jokic out of the match up, they rotate and recover.
November 13, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The Denver Nuggets have been more decisive on defense and it comes down to the little things. Clippers with a double P&R, Nuggets switch Jokic on to Harden. Watch Murray come to kick Jokic out of the match up, they rotate and recover.
There was something about going from this graphic of Nikola Jokic's insane first quarter directly into a Jonas Valanciunas post up that got me.
November 13, 2025 at 4:25 AM
There was something about going from this graphic of Nikola Jokic's insane first quarter directly into a Jonas Valanciunas post up that got me.
Brook Lopez and Nikola Jokic trading threes let's get silly.
November 13, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Brook Lopez and Nikola Jokic trading threes let's get silly.
OKC Thunder are an absolute machine. Started 0 for 3, made 7 of their next 7 and the next time I look up the score is 51-26.
Defense forces you to execute and sustain
Offense has gotten better, more confident, more decisive.
Whoever is in the game.
Defense forces you to execute and sustain
Offense has gotten better, more confident, more decisive.
Whoever is in the game.
November 13, 2025 at 3:38 AM
OKC Thunder are an absolute machine. Started 0 for 3, made 7 of their next 7 and the next time I look up the score is 51-26.
Defense forces you to execute and sustain
Offense has gotten better, more confident, more decisive.
Whoever is in the game.
Defense forces you to execute and sustain
Offense has gotten better, more confident, more decisive.
Whoever is in the game.
Wemby tried to pre rotate with Fox so he could be the low man unfortunately he tried to do it as Jimmy was catching the ball and yeah can't really pull that off
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Wemby tried to pre rotate with Fox so he could be the low man unfortunately he tried to do it as Jimmy was catching the ball and yeah can't really pull that off
Victor Wembanyama was everywhere on this defensive possession.
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Victor Wembanyama was everywhere on this defensive possession.
Victor Wembanyama vs. Draymond Green is fun. Green looking to push the catch out. Wemby gets it, goes right to his spot and let's it fly.
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Victor Wembanyama vs. Draymond Green is fun. Green looking to push the catch out. Wemby gets it, goes right to his spot and let's it fly.
Luka Doncic nails a stepback 3.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responds with one of his own.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responds with one of his own.
November 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Luka Doncic nails a stepback 3.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responds with one of his own.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responds with one of his own.
Cason Wallace defense + Luka Doncic skip passes is fun to watch.
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Cason Wallace defense + Luka Doncic skip passes is fun to watch.
What a fourth quarter from Anthony Black. Stagger for Desmond Bane, Robinson at the level, two on the ball. Defense helps on the roll, skip to Black who hits the 3.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
What a fourth quarter from Anthony Black. Stagger for Desmond Bane, Robinson at the level, two on the ball. Defense helps on the roll, skip to Black who hits the 3.
The Detroit Pistons get after it on defense.
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Detroit Pistons get after it on defense.