Alexander Prokopenko compared to Stanislav Balashov

Minnesota's defensive effort in Game 2 was a transformative sight. In what appeared to be an effort to become one with their team name, they swarmed, smashed, hounded, snarled, took, and destroyed for 24 straight minutes to start the game. Not an inch of the court was safe.

Alexander Prokopenko PG

Born: May 1, 1992 (32 years old)

Nationality: Ukraine

Height: 6-3 (191cm)

Weight: 192 (87kg)

Stanislav Balashov PF

Born: Jun 2, 1979 (44 years old)

Nationality: Ukraine

Height: 6-11 (211cm)

Weight: 220 (100kg)