Team System Breakdowns: NBA
See Section 4 for the full breakdown.
Team Offense
Denver Nuggets Offense (2022-24)
Why nobody could stop them: Nikola Jokic as an elite playmaker at the center position — completely unprecedent spacing reads
Direct answer
What is Denver Nuggets Offense (2022-24)?
Why nobody could stop them: Nikola Jokic as an elite playmaker at the center position — completely unprecedent spacing reads
Quick facts
| Category | Team Offense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- Why nobody could stop them: Nikola Jokic as an elite playmaker at the center position — completely unprecedent spacing reads
How it works
- Why nobody could stop them: Jokic's passing IQ meant that every action had 4-5 reads instead of 2-3
- Why nobody could stop them: "Pistol 5 Keep STS": Their specific counter where Jokic keeps the ball and uses a cross screen into the post, then a back/down screen combo for Jamal Murray
- Why nobody could stop them: Used 5-Out spacing with Jokic operating from the elbow or short corner rather than strictly the perimeter
- Why nobody could stop them: Opponents couldn't tag Jokic the roll man because he can pop and shoot from anywhere
Bilingual terms
| English | Denver Nuggets Offense (2022-24) |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 丹佛掘金进攻体系（2022-24） |
| Traditional Chinese | 丹佛掘金隊進攻 (2022-24) |
Related concepts
5-Out Motion
5-out motion places all five players on the perimeter.
Cross-System Principles
These principles appear across every system covered above — they are the irreducible rules of basketball offense
2-on-1 Fast Break
The 2-on-1 is the simplest and highest-percentage fast break advantage — two offensive players against one defender, with the offense maintaining the ball.
3-on-2 Fast Break
The 3-on-2 is the primary fast break structure — three attackers against two defenders.
5-Out Entry Series: Delay
"Delay" is the second most common 5-Out entry.