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Opinion Kyshawn George's closer role draws praise and debate
Locked On Wizards hosts called the closer role a big development to monitor and praised George as a winner. One host would give him the last shot over Trae Young or AJ Dybantsa.
Sources: Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards Defense STRUGGLES AGAIN vs the” at 7:42, 25:42, 28:43
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- Opinion Wizards defense under fire after offense-first lineups
Locked On Wizards hosts said Keefe's lineups with Trae Young, Tre Johnson and Bub Carrington struggle defensively, calling the team fundamentally flawed on defense and the glass.
Sources: Locked On Wizards “Washington Wizards Defense STRUGGLES AGAIN vs the” at 17:50, 18:59, 19:14
- Opinion Thunder dominated paint and bench in Memphis win
Locked On Thunder hosts said OKC won paint points 62-32 and also led in bench, turnover and fast-break points against Memphis. Hosts noted Ajay Mitchell is stepping into a second-option role.
Sources: Locked On Thunder “OKC Thunder Gets Most IMPRESSIVE Win of Season | A” at 4:25, 9:49
- Opinion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander back in a ball-dominant role
A Locked On Thunder host said Gilgeous-Alexander has moved back into a ball-dominant role compared with his earlier off-ball usage this season.
Sources: Locked On Thunder “OKC Thunder Gets Most IMPRESSIVE Win of Season | A” at 9:40
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