The execution of these plays (the process) led to two different outcomes in Chicago’s 82-81 win over New York. The Bulls involved everyone in their set, although it was designed the entire time for Derrick Rose to take the shot. On the other hand, the Knicks don’t seem involved in helping to get Carmelo Anthony open or moving into a passing lane once he gets the ball. Chicago had more diverse and more effective options as their play unfolded.
In the first play, Jimmy Butler uses an elevator screen from Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer to get open at the top of the key. Boozer and Noah set a staggered flare screen so that Rose can get the ball with plenty of room. Rose is pivoting to attack the basket (using a cross-step) as he is catch the ball and by the time Raymond Felton and Tyson Chandler are on him, he is driving to the paint where he converts a floater to take the lead. Inbounder Luol Deng is also open for a corner three (35.3% from that spot).
When the Knicks get the ball, Iman Shumpert cuts along the baseline and sort of rubs against Anthony’s man. Anthony simply zippers up the lane and catches the ball going away from the basket. Deng is guarding him and gives him hardly any room. The Bulls don’t commit too much to help so they can remain attached to their checks. Anthony dribbles a few times but can’t get anywhere so he forces a three as time expires.