Milwaukee All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s knee soreness, which kept him out of Wednesday’s game, might be the biggest factor in how the Jazz scheme for taking down the on-the-rise Eastern Conference team. If he’s ready to play, as is expected so far, the Jazz will have to prepare for one of the most athletic, fastest and longest-limbed players in the NBA.
That’s nothing new for the Jazz, who have played seven games without Gobert. But the defensive matchup emphasizes the challenge for a Jazz team that has been built on the foundation of Gobert’s rim intimidation.