http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/Turnout Posts made by Turnout on SB Nation http://www.blazersedge.com/2009/4/27/856147/clear-out-play Turnout Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:05:22 -0000 <p>The clear out play bothered me even more than giving up all those offensive rebounds-3 pointers.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The play&nbsp;was initiated by a pick and pop between Roy and Outlaw.&nbsp; Roy and Outlaw were&nbsp;being guarded by Artest and Battier, respectively.&nbsp; The pick and pop forced Artest and Battier to switch, leaving Battier on Roy.&nbsp; Battier funneled Roy right into Hayes.&nbsp; Game over.</p> <p>Why would you run a pick and pop play with Battier's man?&nbsp; If you're going to run a pick and pop/roll, the screener should be the player being guarded by the weakest defender, which is never Battier.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dumb play - you never invite the best defender to&nbsp;switch onto your best offensive player.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>