In their debut matchup this year, Wembanyama spent most of the game in foul trouble, and really struggled with Grant Williams as his primary defender. Lively finished that game with 16 points (7/8 from the field), 10 rebounds (5 offensive) and a block.

In today’s game chet had some crucial turnovers and struggled for majority of the night. But made some crucial plays and ended up being important in OKC winning the game. Lively finished the game with 24 points (9/9 FG) 16 rebounds (6 offensive) and 7 blocks.

This isn’t to say that Lively is the better player because it’s clear that it’s not, but it’s great to see with all the hype the other 2 are getting that one of the most criticised picks on draft night has a bright future in the league