During last night’s NBA Finals game, Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen set a record.  In a single game, he hit 8 three point shots, scoring 32 points.  Allen’s 8 trifectas come after a pretty lousy performance in the first game of the series, scoring only 12 points.  What was the difference in the two games?  Ray Allen got open in game two; and here’s how he did it.

I find videos like this one fascinating, if only because it’s a complete and total breakdown of just how something is accomplished.  Ordinarily, the kind of stuff goes unnoticed during a basketball game, but screens and picks like these are of crucial importance.  On every play, there’s stuff like this going on, and most people would never notice it unless it’s something they’re trained to look for.

It’s not all about bombing from long range, or smashing someone in the face in the low post.  Basketball is his incredible combination of physical skills, mental skills, grace, and power all working in harmony.  That’s why people love sports.

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