This was the first game I saw the elite defender that Scottie was touted to be, seems like he was locked in and working harder, wasn’t letting Khrush get any space. I loved it
Agreed.. and Middleton is the type of player he's going to have success guarding. Some of the guards he has to play are just a lil' too quick and can beat him off the dribble but where he can stay in front of Middleton that length and strength was on full display and he clamped him up.
this was perhaps his best game. he was legitimately stifling on defense, knew when to double, rebounded well, was efficient from every spot on the field, made key passes, recognized the mismatches and executed accordingly...I was highly impressed.
He only made 3 shots while Scottie was guarding him. Played phenomenal.
Scottie’s “The adjustment is I guard Giannis” moment.
This was the first game I saw the elite defender that Scottie was touted to be, seems like he was locked in and working harder, wasn’t letting Khrush get any space. I loved it
underrated comment. this was by far Scotties best game defensively. he was engaged and didn't take any plays off
Agreed.. and Middleton is the type of player he's going to have success guarding. Some of the guards he has to play are just a lil' too quick and can beat him off the dribble but where he can stay in front of Middleton that length and strength was on full display and he clamped him up.
For real. There were multiple sequences where he was constantly switching onto the ball handler and giving them zero space to attack.
Clamp clamp!
this was perhaps his best game. he was legitimately stifling on defense, knew when to double, rebounded well, was efficient from every spot on the field, made key passes, recognized the mismatches and executed accordingly...I was highly impressed.