Giannis EXPOSED The Real Issue For Brooklyn

This was almost the exact same shot for KD as game 7 of the playoffs. Only this time, if you really look closely, you’ll see Giannis jumping to double him and actually leaving some space for a bullet pass to Dragic and the game winning layup.
But this was not the problem for the Nets of course as I will always live with this shot from one of the deadliest scorers in NBA history.
Milwaukee exposed a much bigger issue for Brooklyn, and we gotta talk about it.
What up everybody, my name is Stefan and this is Heat Check. Let’s get into it.
Stopping Giannis is almost impossible as it is but then watch this: Right here KD is matched up with him, Matthews just walks up here and there’s literally no effort whatsoever from Durant to fight over, instead he just leaves Antetokounmpo to the much smaller Curry, and just watch how that ends. Easy 2 points.
Then, Kessler Edwards was left on an island 2 times in a row, despite clearly not being able to handle Giannis on his own.
On this 2nd play, we got the same situation of switching way too easily. James Johnson is the best they got when it comes to defending Giannis so for this switch to happen that easily, it’s unacceptable and you can clearly see the result.
This is exactly what I’m saying. See how Johnson can at least provide some resistance on the backdown? That forces Giannis to throw it back out to Jrue but then look at this. Kyrie is just standing here, no communication for him to watch the screen coming, instead this is a casual switch and now Irving is left with Antetokounmpo under the basket and automatically we got the lob, the slight bobble but eventually another finish inside.
You can see that all of these are dunks or layups. The Bucks had 16 more points in the paint, 15 more second chance points, provided by the 16 more rebounds that they got against Brooklyn.
And you can see that this is the achille’s heel for the Nets. Their defense is straight up bad, but in a potential matchup against Milwaukee- they’re simply too small for them.
Look at Seth Curry hanging on for dear life against Jrue Holiday here. Jrue manhandles him all the way to the paint he turns and floats this one in.
And right here if I’m him, I’m not coming to double in this situation. I’ll take my chances with KD on him. It’s not that Curry could change much if he comes over. Instead, now the shooter is open in the corner, Antetokounmpo finds him and he knocks it down.
Having that huge size disadvantage and not working hard to make up for it is a recipe for disaster.
Even with all of this however, the Nets had a 7 point lead with 2 minutes to go, but credit to Giannis for being super clutch, first with the 3 pointer to tie the game in regulation, and then in overtime the 2 free throws to win the game for Milwaukee.
A monster game of 44 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists, exposing the Brooklyn weaknesses in the process.
I can’t wait for the playoffs to start for yet another potential 7 game series between these 2 teams. If this game was any indicator, it’s about to be crazy in the postseason.
Let me know in the comments who you got in a potential matchup in the playoffs.
That’s it for now, subscribe and talk to you in the next one. Peace out.

[elegant]

Just no one can guard Akumpo that man is unstoppable

[lebrunjo]

Giannis just show the league how valuable he is and how much his team is on the verge to make a back to back

[bohanxu]

Imagine if the nets kept Jared Allen. This matchup would be a lot different.

[poohtee]

Oh boy, don't mind watching this at 1am everyday here in Philippines .. Thanks for the hardwork, Sir!

[ruffprophetproductions]

Stefan your videos are hitting that next level! And your speed at getting them out is impressive shout out to you and your team and wishing you more success in your future !

[robs]

Thank u for calling out Brooklyn's defense. NBA media hypes up KD and Kyrie too much while ignoring the team's poor D

[kimemia_maina]

So the lesson here is that switching only works if the defending team decides who switches on to who (e.g. the Celtics), and not the attacking team.

[kah]

You need two big men on Giannis to even attempt to stop that beast

[barneyh]

The part no one talked about was that middleton played pretty badly, he got blocked a few times and had lots of turnovers, jrue was good defensively and hit a late three but had a pretty poor shooting night, lopez was 2-7 from the feild but Giannis still pushed through and beat kd and kyrie on the road

[BullseyeBY]

Finally someone talked about it, I was tired writing comments about this issue. Steve Nash needs to be fired. This problem along with his lineups and load management are terrible. He needs to go

[Jgooze]

While watching the game live I felt that too, but then I also remembered that this is why they traded for Simmons. To guard Giannis and to be a premier help defender. Nets would fare a whole lot better if he were to play, and this is coming from a bitter Knicks fan

[smokesumdee]

I love the background now. Shit is beautifully put together🤧

[bayscit]

The Nets NEED Ben to be a serious threat because although they've got two of the best scorers ever, their defense is still sus as hell!

[thomasdixon]

I may be new to the channel but I'm loving the heat check analysis of the play always spot on

[LeChina]

Anybody saying Yanni ain’t the best player is just delusional.

[bilanggoboy]

And yet the Nets almost won; a playoff matchup is gonna be crazy! Great video as usual Stef!

[GamEmpire]

Keep up the good work. Love your content bro✌💪🏀

[abhinnasundar]

1st viewer !! after following this channel since 1k subscribers.

[grampa-cucaracha]

This one was a good one. I barely noticed those easy switches the bucks forced while watching. Good insight. I got Bucks if they meet in the playoffs

[christianmallien]

I love how you shoot on the short lil hoop from like 6 feet 🤣 so funny