PG: Terry Porter 91' - 11.7
SG: Shai Gilgeous Alexander 25' - 21.8
SF: Trevor Ariza 13' - 8.1
PF: Charles Barkley 90' - 14.9
C: Al Horford 16' - 12.8
Bench: Kirk Hinrich 09' - 8.2
Bench: Nicolas Batum 24' - 4.3
Bench: Tyson Chandler 12' - 5.7
Rotation:PG: Terry Porter 38 / Shai Gilgeous Alexander 10
SG: Shai Gilgeous Alexander 28 / Kirk Hinrich 20
SF: Trevor Ariza 32 / Nicolas Batum 18
PF: Charles Barkley 38 / Al Horford 10
C: Al Horford 26 / Tyson Chandler 22
87.5/88
vs
C Bill Walton ( 38 ) / Kristaps Porzingis ( 10 )
F Kristaps Porzingis ( 28 ) / Ben Wallace ( 20 )
F Dennis Rodman ( 32 ) / Paul Pierce ( 16 )
G Jalen Brunson ( 28 ) / Brent Barry ( 20 )
G Chauncey Billups ( 38 ) / Jalen Brunson ( 10 )
Mattchup:- Defensive assignments: Porter vs Billups, SGA vs Brunson, Barkley vs Rodman/Wallace, Ariza/Batum vs Porzingis, Horford/Chandler vs Walton.
- We built a versatile and modern defense. Porter, SGA, Hinrich, Ariza, Batum, Horford, and Chandler are all capable of switching across multiple positions without giving up major advantages. Barkley is our only non-switchable piece, but we neutralize that by hiding him on Rodman or Wallace—both of whom bring energy but minimal offensive creation. This allows us to focus our defensive attention on the actual threats: Billups, Brunson, and Porzingis.
- Our team defense thrives on rotation, communication, and intelligence. With Chandler providing rim protection, Horford as a backline communicator, and Batum/Ariza flying around, there’s no let-up on that end—no matter who's on the floor.
- We feature one of the most dynamic inside-out duos in the draft: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2025) and Charles Barkley (1990). SGA is a surgical scorer and elite midrange creator who gets to his spots at will, while Barkley is a dominant interior force who also thrives in transition. Together, they stress a defense vertically and horizontally.
- Terry Porter (1991) and Al Horford (2016) are ideal third and fourth options. Porter shot over 41% from three that year and offers excellent secondary playmaking. Horford gives us high-IQ passing, spacing (34% from 3, 39% in playoffs), and pick-and-pop game that pulls Walton away from the rim—an area he dominates defensively. That opens driving lanes for SGA and Barkley to attack relentlessly.
- Elite playmaking is baked into our entire roster. Porter, SGA, and Hinrich provide steady ball-handling, smart reads, and reliable decision-making at the guard spots. Horford is one of the best passing bigs of his era, and even Chandler can keep the ball moving with smart outlet passes and interior reads. Batum and Barkley contribute as elite passers who make quick decisions and don't hold up the offense. There's no ball-stopper, no reliance on hero-ball—just constant pressure generated by unselfish, high-IQ players who create advantages and exploit them without wasted motion. This keeps the offense flowing, ensures everyone stays involved, and punishes defenses for every over-rotation or lapse.
- We have elite floor spacing across the board: every perimeter player in our rotation is a legitimate shooting threat. Rodman and Walton together might clog the paint for each other.
- We bring a true 8-man rotation where everyone contributes without defensive drop-off. Hinrich, Batum, and Chandler keep the pressure on, all offering defensive versatility and unselfish team play. There's no weak link.
- We hold key edges in several subtle but critical areas. Our creators can exploit mismatches—particularly attacking Brunson in pick-and-rolls or iso situations, where his size and defensive limitations can be exposed. Offensively, we control tempo—our guards and bigs are low-turnover decision-makers who can push in transition or break down a set defense with poise. Barkley and SGA relentlessly pressure the rim, creating a real risk of foul trouble for Porzingis, and potentially forcing Ben Wallace into extended minutes, which compromises their offensive spacing. Throughout the rotation, our team maintains elite spacing, balance, and two-way versatility—every lineup has clear roles and functional synergy. In contrast, our opponent’s lineups frequently feature multiple non-shooters, reducing driving lanes and making them easier to guard in the halfcourt.
