Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Cavs Down Knicks + Spurs Expose Pistons? OKC’s Depth Showing Finals Repeat Chances?
Feb 25, 2026
Cleveland’s win over New York and what the game reveals about both teams. San Antonio’s defensive duo exposing Detroit’s playoff questions. Oklahoma City winning without stars as Cason Wallace and depth step up. Debate over Jalen Brown’s league valuation. Nuggets’ clutch woes and injury updates, plus quick notes on Kuminga and Warriors news.
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Wembanyama And Castle Shut Down Cade Cunningham
- Victor Wembanyama's rim protection and Stephon Castle's perimeter defense combine to neutralize Cade Cunningham.
- Wembanyama blocked multiple of Cunningham's attempts and forced Detroit into poor shot selection without a reliable plan B.
Set Real Screens To Combat Elite On-Ball Defense
- Screen better to free Cade Cunningham because half-hearted or slipping screens failed against Stephon Castle.
- Use physical, properly set stagger screens to actually create space; the Pistons must get in front of Castle defensively next time.
Stephon Castle Emerging As Elite Defensive Guard
- Tim Bontemps argued Stephon Castle is likely a first-team All-Defense guard based on his shutdown performances.
- Castle's on-ball stops against elite scorers and versatility make him one of the league's top perimeter defenders in year two.
