In a pivotal NBA playoff game, rookie Cason Wallace demonstrated exceptional defensive skills during the final moments, securing a win for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wallace, noted for his potential as a future first-team All-Defense player, played crucial defense against CJ McCollum, effectively disrupting McCollum's play. His performance included a significant block and forcing McCollum into an awkward shot as the game concluded. Wallace's consistent defensive prowess throughout the season has been highlighted, underscoring his importance in high-stakes situations.
Sensational defense by rookie Cason Wallace on the final possession of the game to poke the ball away from CJ McCollum then force him into an awkward shot at the buzzer. Wallace has been doing this all season too. A future All-Defensive team player. https://t.co/TUrNM3mPAD https://t.co/OnFpQYOcBi
Cason Wallace defense on CJ McCollum. 🔒 https://t.co/my2yjD6hBc
The trust in Cason Wallace. CJ ended up with a decent look, but good stuff from the rookie.
That's OKC's *other* rookie locking up on CJ McCollum on the final play of a playoff game, BTW. Monster collection of Full-On Young Dudes.
And then fellow UK alum Cason Wallace, a rookie, delivers lockdown D to seal the win. A glove. https://t.co/C7FtlsUNUn
And there’s rookie Cason Wallace playing outstanding defense on the final possession to give the Thunder the win.
CASON WALLACE!!! INCREDIBLE DEFENSE
What a block by CJ, but Cason Wallace needs to do something other than cut right to the place SGA is dribbling and lead CJ into him.
Cason Wallace, future first-team All-Defense https://t.co/ZrqHxo4nUe