Celtics Run Spain Actions, You Can, Too

Run “hard to defend” actions to boost your offense (1). “Spain” action distills to “backscreen the roller defender” or “ball screen plus backscreen (2).” Watch video daily (3). 

The Celtics have use Spain as an important adjunct to be among the NBA leaders in offensive efficiency, “points per 100 possessions.” That adjusts for pace. For example, the Celtics are 26th in the NBA in transition points but fifth in transition points/possession. 

The Boston Celtics are currently ranked 2nd in the NBA in points per game, averaging 115.0 points per game during the 2025-26 season. In terms of points per 100 possessions, the Celtics are performing at a 1.21 points per possession rate, which ranks among the top in the league (4). 

Buffett’s former partner, Charlie Munger says, “Don’t rediscover the wheel (5). Use what others have already learned.” Study video of Celtics’ Spain:

“Spain” creates many options and even when not run crisply can confuse defenders or create ‘traffic’ (6). 

Lagniappe. “Urgent cutting” plus “on time, on target passing” equals beautiful basketball (7). Jaylen Brown (eight assists) delivers to Hugo Gonzalez.