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Alex Speers

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The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Last night, OKC took, I guess this would be two nights ago because you're listening to this on Saturday. Two nights ago, the Thunder took a 2-0 lead in their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves continue to struggle with their outside shot. But was there anything positive that you took from their offensive approach from games one and two?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Yeah, it's tricky because they need to get into their offensive actions quicker, but they're too loosey-goosey with the basketball to do that. I think it just makes it really tricky. They need to continue to play with force like Ant did last night. But the Thunder haven't... I know the Wolves haven't shot well from three. The Thunder haven't either.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Yeah, it's tricky because they need to get into their offensive actions quicker, but they're too loosey-goosey with the basketball to do that. I think it just makes it really tricky. They need to continue to play with force like Ant did last night. But the Thunder haven't... I know the Wolves haven't shot well from three. The Thunder haven't either.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Yeah, it's tricky because they need to get into their offensive actions quicker, but they're too loosey-goosey with the basketball to do that. I think it just makes it really tricky. They need to continue to play with force like Ant did last night. But the Thunder haven't... I know the Wolves haven't shot well from three. The Thunder haven't either.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

They beat them by 15 and they didn't shoot well from three. So I do think there will be a shot variance game that happens, whether that be game three or game four. I think it will happen in Minnesota. But as of now, I'm kind of with you. I just don't feel like they have found any answers. They were searching. They tried... all different kinds of looks defensively.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

They beat them by 15 and they didn't shoot well from three. So I do think there will be a shot variance game that happens, whether that be game three or game four. I think it will happen in Minnesota. But as of now, I'm kind of with you. I just don't feel like they have found any answers. They were searching. They tried... all different kinds of looks defensively.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

They beat them by 15 and they didn't shoot well from three. So I do think there will be a shot variance game that happens, whether that be game three or game four. I think it will happen in Minnesota. But as of now, I'm kind of with you. I just don't feel like they have found any answers. They were searching. They tried... all different kinds of looks defensively.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

They took a bunch of guys on and off the court trying to figure it out. But OKC was able to kind of answer the call every time so far.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

They took a bunch of guys on and off the court trying to figure it out. But OKC was able to kind of answer the call every time so far.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

They took a bunch of guys on and off the court trying to figure it out. But OKC was able to kind of answer the call every time so far.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Rudy Gobert, he's always a topic of discussion and whether he can be impactful or not in the playoffs. In Game 2, the Thunder were able to find a lot of space in the mid-range where Gobert's impact is really minimized. On the other hand, the Wolves' starting lineup did outscore the Thunder in Game 2. What have you thought about Gobert so far in this series?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Rudy Gobert, he's always a topic of discussion and whether he can be impactful or not in the playoffs. In Game 2, the Thunder were able to find a lot of space in the mid-range where Gobert's impact is really minimized. On the other hand, the Wolves' starting lineup did outscore the Thunder in Game 2. What have you thought about Gobert so far in this series?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Rudy Gobert, he's always a topic of discussion and whether he can be impactful or not in the playoffs. In Game 2, the Thunder were able to find a lot of space in the mid-range where Gobert's impact is really minimized. On the other hand, the Wolves' starting lineup did outscore the Thunder in Game 2. What have you thought about Gobert so far in this series?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Yeah, and Finch even said before the series started that he just didn't think they were that good at playing zone. And he said they were better at it last year and just haven't even been good at it this year. And part of it, I was kind of thinking, is this gamesmanship? You know, before the series starts, like maybe they're going to, you know, have that, you know, in their back pocket.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Yeah, and Finch even said before the series started that he just didn't think they were that good at playing zone. And he said they were better at it last year and just haven't even been good at it this year. And part of it, I was kind of thinking, is this gamesmanship? You know, before the series starts, like maybe they're going to, you know, have that, you know, in their back pocket.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Yeah, and Finch even said before the series started that he just didn't think they were that good at playing zone. And he said they were better at it last year and just haven't even been good at it this year. And part of it, I was kind of thinking, is this gamesmanship? You know, before the series starts, like maybe they're going to, you know, have that, you know, in their back pocket.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

But he seems to be correct. Well, that assessment.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

But he seems to be correct. Well, that assessment.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

But he seems to be correct. Well, that assessment.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Who should the Sixers take in the NBA Draft? + Thunder Rolling | Slam N Jam

Believe it or not, they've gotten better at it. Like last year, it was even more embarrassing. Even more embarrassing. Like in transition, just throwing it just way out of bounds. I think Cason Wallace has had some moments. Yes. Cason is the best. He is definitely the best one. But yeah, no, it's for being as skilled as they are.