Small-Ball Antidote???

[The Jom]

In game one Lively was in over his head but he bounced back and looked really good in game two. Difference between him and Gafford is the mobility. Lively's defense after switches was super impressive. At least 3-4 possessions where he was on his own against Harden and didn't give up the drive.

I don’t think mobility is the difference in this matchup. Lively’s frame is so much bigger than Gafford’s. Bigger than Zubac’s even. I think that’s the real difference. (Now, I do agree that Lively’s mobility is a huge plus in general, so I’m not really arguing with you.)