2018 NBA Playoffs: 5 factors that will determine the outcome of the Western Conference Finals

#2 How will Capela defend the 3-point line?

Houston Rockets v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Four

Clint Capela has been one of the better two-way players in these playoffs, averaging 14.4 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and a league-leading 2.8 blocks per game through 10 games. In a shootout against the Warriors, however, Capela will be tested to the limit as the Warriors are probably the best offensive team to ever step on an NBA court, both talent-wise and statistically.

Quite often Capela will be switched onto the likes of Kevin Durant and Steph Curry outside the 3-point line after a ball screen by either McGee or Draymond Green (depending on who's playing center at the time). While Capela is fleet of foot and has the ability to match both of them step-for-step if they maneuver past him, he won't be able to contest their shooting (Hint: No one can).

Does he then respond by giving up position and allowing them to go past him off the bounce, or will he continue to give up those jump shots?