James Chang
Published 02 April 2026

"Winner" or "Victory"

SLOB play designed specifically for late-clock situations when you need a 3. Made famous by Brad Stevens when he was coaching the Boston Celtics.
Phase 1
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5 sets a pin-down for 2.
2 comes up calling for the ball, selling that the play is for him.
Phase 2
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1 sets a flex screen for 5.
3 lobs it over the top to 5.
Once 5 catches it, 4 sets a hard screen for 2.
  • Key Detail: 4 and 2 should move immediately after 5 catches the ball because the defense will be focused on the ball.
Phase 3
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5 passes to 2 for a catch-and-shoot 3.
If 2 isn't open on a catch, 4 sets a screen for 2.
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