How the San Antonio Spurs Run Their
Two-Man Game

Initial Setup

The play starts out in a 4 out 1 in set. It can be run directly out of a secondary break.

Note: the two players involved in the two-man game will be 1 and 4.

Play Sequence

1 dribbles to the strong side wing. 3 runs to the opposite corner. 2 shifts to 5's previous spot. 5 moves to 1's previous spot.

1 passes to 5 then 5 swings it to 2.

Note: 2 should cut to the middle of the lane if overplayed.

Once the pass is made, 5 sets a down screen for 4. 2 makes the pass to 4.

Note: a wrinkle is to have 4 set a back screen for 5. Run it if the defense expects the down screen. 2 can also cut to the basket for a give-and-go.

Once the pass is received, 4 can:

1. Take a mid-range jump shot

2. Attack the basket

3. Dribble handoff or pass to 1 for a side pick-and-roll