Desmond Alexis Smith Sanders compared to Nezinho Dos Santos

Minnesota's defensive effort in Game 2 was a transformative sight. In what appeared to be an effort to become one with their team name, they swarmed, smashed, hounded, snarled, took, and destroyed for 24 straight minutes to start the game. Not an inch of the court was safe.

Desmond Alexis Smith Sanders F

Born: Nov 24, 1986 (37 years old)

Height: 6-9 (206cm)

Nezinho Dos Santos PG

Born: Jan 21, 1981 (43 years old)

Nationality: Brazil

Height: 6-1 (185cm)

Weight: 160 (73kg)

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Desmond Alexis Smith Sanders F

Nezinho Dos Santos PG