The Portland Trail Blazers played tremendously in Game Five, especially from a defensive standpoint. Although Damian Lillard only had 10 points on a rough 1-10 shooting, the supporting cast and defensive output was the help he has always needed. The Denver Nuggets averaged 119 points per game through Games 1-3, but were held to only 95 points in Game Four. Here’s what to do more of in Game Five.
Forcing Jokic into More Pick-and-Rolls
Pick-and-roll defense is very tiring unless you’re having to guard opposing players that cannot shoot the ball particularly well.