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Re: Splitter Stepping Up in ACB playoffs
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First and foremost should be mentioned his outstanding defense throughout the game. Splitter did a good job in the paint, but it was on rotations forced off pick and roll situations where he really showed his talent. Tiago has the rare ability for a 7 footer to match guards step for step from the perimeter down to the basket with his excellent lateral movement, but still always staying close to his man with his hands in the air and not leaving him any options to get his shot off or find the open man. He forced a number of bad shots and turnovers strictly by playing strong and fundamentally sound defense. Gran Canaria's big men tried to back him down in the post and get towards the basket, but Splitter was having none of it and used his lower body and wingspan almost every time to frustrate and force his man into looking for another option.
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definetly impresses me.
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