Beijing Merlions
Pace & Space offense · Switch Everything defense
Most used: Spot Up (26), Handoff (19), Pick And Roll (17).
37 possessions attacked a schematic concession; 14 ran into a defensive counter.
Tradeoff: Commits fewer players to the offensive glass.
Sapporo Guardians
Second Chance offense · Finish Possessions defense
Most used: Isolation (21), Post Up (19), Pick And Roll (19).
40 possessions attacked a schematic concession; 33 ran into a defensive counter.
Tradeoff: Sending players to the glass weakens transition defense.