The "Pistol Action" has become very popular with teams at all levels. The LA Clippers ran this BLOB in Game 1 of their first round match-up against the Utah Jazz. It resulted in a wide open look. The play features multiple options. The double stagger flows into "Pistol Action." With a decision maker like Chris Paul, look for the Clippers to use this action in a variety of ways.
4 and 5 set a double stagger screen for 2
1 passes to 2
5 spaces to get a catch
2 passes to 5
*** This initiates "Pistol Action"
2 sets down screen for 1
5 hand off to 1
4 sets down screen for 3
1 turns the corner off of DHO
5 sets down screen for 2
5 cuts to the rim
1 reads the defense
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