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Ausar Thompson’s Defense Has Made Paolo Banchero and Other Stars Struggle in the Playoffs

Thompson has clamped up the star players that he's faced during the playoffs thus far, leaving them struggling to hit shots. In 8+ minutes guarding each of these players in individual matchups, Thompson has held Paolo Banchero to 27.3% shooting, Donovan Mitchell to 21.1% and James Harden to 0.0% shooting from the field, clamping them up on the defensive end.

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