"It's obviously challenging -- very tall, very long, …
Wembanyama blocked three shots, including a midrange step-back jumper by Gilgeous-Alexander on the baseline midway through the fourth quarter, but that total hardly shows his defensive impact. His presence eliminated driving lanes and intimidated the Thunder's off-dribble creators, even the two-time MVP. "It's obviously challenging -- very tall, very long, deters a lot of things at the rim," Gilgeous-Alexander said.
"You've got to be smart when you go in there. Be patient, but also be aggressive. Don't be too timid in there.
I think you get caught worrying about it too much, and you lose aggression. That's where they really put a stranglehold on the game. You've got to be able to be aggressive but also be smart.
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