Doubling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't worked great …
The strategy of doubling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not proven effective in the playoffs. Defenses are struggling to contain him despite this approach. The article discusses the implications of this tactic for teams facing him.
- ▪Doubling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't worked effectively for defenses in the playoffs.
- ▪Teams are finding it challenging to contain him even with double coverage.
- ▪The article explores the consequences of this strategy for opposing teams.
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