This is a layered decision play. First: attack the rim. Second: attack downhill. The key: One action forces help → next action punishes it. You are not betting on one outcome. You are controlling the entire possession window
This set is the definition of “making the defense wrong.” If they stay home, you get the lob. If they drop to protect the rim, you get a downhill DHO against a retreating defense. It puts the opposing big man in an impossible dilemma.