Desmond Obed Yiamu compared to Nikita Korotchenko

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.

Desmond Obed Yiamu C

Born: Sep 29, 2006 (17 years old)

Nationality: Ukraine

Height: 6-7 (201cm)

Weight: 188 (85kg)

Nikita Korotchenko F

Born: Aug 10, 2005 (18 years old)

Nationality: Ukraine

Height: 6-9 (206cm)