Nets Video Breakdown: David Nwaba’s Defense

Punishes Embiid with the lousy dribble hand off pass which leads to an easy transition dunk. pic.twitter.com/4Y8f1MMutQ

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Look at how engaged Nwaba is with Harden on this play.

He’s tracking the ball with his hands and body, while slowly nudging backwards before intercepting the pass. pic.twitter.com/EICbMxazAV

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As soon as Ennis receives the initial pass from Harden, Nwaba can tell he’s looking to feed it back.

As he creeps closer and closer to the former MVP he makes the easy steal leading to another transition dunk. Though this one is done with much more speed and pressure. pic.twitter.com/BAzKUwCetU

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Gambles and makes the smart decision in doubling Portis, forcing the turnover which earns him a trip to the foul line on the other end. pic.twitter.com/JwWCanX1HT

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Shows his acumen in the post as he deflects the Portis pass. pic.twitter.com/zXGlQwCvWf

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He’s really good at intercepting passes and conversely creating offense in the open court for himself. pic.twitter.com/hEhCujQhhb

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Denies the putback shot from Snell with authority. pic.twitter.com/CZBXDmmRZK

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Makes a clean strip on Bertans as he drives into the lane.

He just knows when to leave his opponent and create pressure on others. pic.twitter.com/uKSBrhkL5b

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Is active as Simmons hits the paint before changing tack onto Harris.

Harris makes the drive, and despite trailing him, Nwaba has the quickness and length to make the block. pic.twitter.com/kHEZsVgneV

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