Chet Holmgren reveals what the thunder ‘cannot lose’ vs. Grizzlies

Memphis – before the game 3 v. The Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren He addressed why limiting his opponent’s quick interruptions is just as important as everything else on Thursday. Echo the thunderstorm of all the stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “Emphasis point” in the game 2Holmgren knows that Grizlis succeeds from the bin to achieve points in a hurry.

I was led by Morant, one of the faster guards in the Association, rely on a quick break, especially back on the wall, last 0-2 in the best 7th. Holmgren knows that it is for the 3rd to grab a 3: 0 slowing down down in transition is of vital importance.

“It’s just as important as every other aspect of the game, no matter what you play – a regular season, playoffs, you are not to return to the defense, and do things.” I can’t give up the easy, advantages, the benefits of numbers, such things. We did a good job that, so far, we also understand that they have good players with a high speed that can take out the floor. I can’t lose that series can’t get lost. “

As part of the best defense in the NBA, Holmgren says Thunder cannot leave their combined benefits of 48-8 in fast points in the whole game 1 and 2.

“We have to rely on our identity, which we were, who we were throughout the year,” Holmgren said. “We need to rely on each other. Lean on the gamepline, lean on what we are good and then, we have a lot of energy and just play our game.”

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren ended with double double (20 points, 11 jumps) and five blocks in the game 2.

Shai Gilgeous-Aleksandar on Thunder’s point of emphasis

Festive person Shay Gilgeous-Alexander discovered Thunder’s point of emphasis in their defensive approach against Grizzsia. After finding out the thunder, they were plus-40 in fast points, Gilgeous-Alexander says that his team does a consistent learning job in a misdemeanor Grizzlies that makes them great.

Gilgeous-Alexander says Defensive access is a safe design.

“It’s our safe. It’s safe emphasis. They are one of the fastest teams in the league and giving them their identity,” said Gilgeous-Alexander. “When you want to win basketball games, especially late in the season, you need to take something from the opposite team that really like to do. We stressed that emphasis.”

What are you most proud of, 48 points or restricting grizzlys at eight?

“We kept eight of them,” Gilgeous-Alexander replied. “For sure.”

The thunder will look at their choking defense in the game 3 of their first series against Grizzsia on Thursday.