Gobert bothered Aldridge when he was on him and while Aldridge finished with good numbers and had a good fourth quarter, he wasn’t exactly pleased with his performance after the game.
But Aldridge is always one to study his opponents so I should expect nothing than a throwback battle at the pivot between these two when Portland has the ball.
Defensively, the Blazers have to contend with Gordon Hayward who is an absolute monster in every facet of the game. In the open court he seeks out driving opportunities and 3-pointers and he will also get fouled. Hayward will be priority number one for Portland’s defense.