Nikita Korotchenko compared to Denis-Stefan Badalau

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.

Nikita Korotchenko F

Born: Aug 10, 2005 (18 years old)

Nationality: Ukraine

Height: 6-9 (206cm)

Denis-Stefan Badalau SF

Born: Jan 27, 2006 (18 years old)

Nationality: Romania

Height: 6-7 (201cm)

Weight: 187 (85kg)

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Nikita Korotchenko F

Denis-Stefan Badalau SF