In six regular-season games between the two bigs, only one of them since Gasol became a Raptor, Embiid has shot just 29% against Gasol’s defence. We’ve gotta be ready for ’em.”Nurse was also asked why he thought Gasol was so successful against Embiid. “There are a number of things you have to do because he does so many things,” Nurse said of Embiid’s skill set. Let’s hope he can keep it up.”But perhaps the biggest reason Gasol does so well against Embiid is the most obvious. Even on a poor shooting night Harden can put up big numbers just by getting to the free throw line which he does regularly.

Source: National Post December 09, 2019 00:22 UTC