This strategy limited Edwards' efficiency ... 10 games played). The Thunder's postseason defensive rating of 101.2, is 6.9 points lower than second place, per NBA Advanced Stats.

But the Thunder's matchup versatility on defense should play to its advantage here ... Oklahoma City might not immediately employ the same strategy for Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert here, but there's no doubt that they might be willing to try it.

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently faced off in a thrilling ... highlighting the strategy behind his defensive game plan. “It’s a lot of hard work, obviously. But he’s a difficult matchup ...