The opposing team's current offense looks somewhat similar to the team play in the first quarter, but there is a fundamental difference.
Only casual fans might not notice the difference, but those who watch more games and understand tactics will easily spot the difference. Scott, even before the era of small ball, was considered a first-rate NBA coach and could naturally see it as well.
Rondo, Millsap, and Mike Miller, these three pass-capable players, have one primary goal after receiving the ball: get it to Zhang Yang for the shot!
The third shot attempt was indeed taken by Muhammad, but that was because Zhang Yang, after using a screen, was double-teamed off the ball, creating a clear shot opportunity, which is why Millsap passed the ball to Muhammad.
This adjustment doesn't affect the operation of the tactics; what changes is only the tendency in choosing the shooting point. As long as the person receiving and shooting dares to shoot and can make it, it will work.
