Santiago Velasquez Alvarez compared to Silvio Nicoliello Neto

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.

Santiago Velasquez Alvarez SG

Born: May 7, 2004 (20 years old)

Nationality: Colombia

Height: 5-11 (180cm)

Silvio Nicoliello Neto F

Born: Aug 9, 2004 (19 years old)

Nationality: Brazil

Height: 6-8 (203cm)

Weight: 246 (112kg)