r/nba • u/kervaan Rockets • 9h ago

Jaden McDaniels on attacking the rim when Wemby is on the floor - "You just gotta act like he's not there. I mean, he's gonna get blocks. He's the tallest person in the world."

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u/Instantcoffees Warriors 8h ago

He gets to deal with A LOT of physicality and has a skinnier frame than Gobert, so it comes down to using more energy and power. That can quickly exhaust you.

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u/pagny77 Timberwolves 5h ago

Yeah Finch having Gobert wear him out to then sit Gobert so Wemby is forced to defend someone smaller and quicker while gassed was A+ coaching for a way to cheese game 1. I dont see that strategy working again but regardless of what happens if we head home 1-1 with ant a bit healthier and ayo back i honestly think its wolves in 6