OKCJared McCainDevelopmentPresser2d

McCain worked through a shooting slump with balanced aggression and stayed selective.

“he had the shooting stretch the last few games leading into last night that he had to work himself through... he stayed aggressive. And he stayed balanced as a player, you know, which didn't become all about trying to find a shot.”

OKCAjay MitchellGameplanPresser2d

Mitchell started on Young in both halves and defended him well.

“he started on Young tonight in both halves and did a really nice job on him.”

OKCAday MaraDevelopmentPresser2d

Rookie Mara has delivered impactful minutes every night at a difficult position.

“Aday done a great job... he played impactful minutes every single night which is hard to do for a rookie player especially at that position.”

PORYang Hansen · Robert Williams IIIRole & RotationPresser16h

Hansen has shown himself capable when Robert Williams III is out.

“I think Hansen has shown himself to be good on nights when Rob's been out.”

PORToumani Camara · Donovan ClinganGameplanPresser2d

Portland put smaller defenders Toumani Camara and others on Wembanyama to keep Clingan near the rim.

“I think the logic there was just to try to play the analytics a little bit and see what it looks like and make Castle make shots... and try to keep Donovan at the rim a little bit more.”

PORYang HansenDevelopmentPresser2d

Hansen grabbed ten rebounds in twenty-six minutes and needs to sustain that progress.

“I thought that Hansen was fine... played 26 minutes, found a way to get 10 rebounds... We just need him to continue to get better.”