Game 5 Adjustments

[deibero]

Thinking about it more Bonner doesnt spread the floor that much because okc can go small and put kd or even butler on him, something they cant do with diaw because he takes them to the post

[therealtruth]

I think the Spurs can keep Splitter in the lineup but they've got to involve him more so Ibaka actually has to work. Starting Diaw to shoot 3's isn't good enough. Last time Pop decided to start Ginobili and it took away from TP's aggressiveness. We need our best defenders for WB, KD to play as many minutes as possible. I think even a lineup with CJ, Green, and Leonard might be necessary at times. They and TP sometimes are the only guys who have a chance of staying in front of anyone on the perimeter.

[Chinook]

Thinking about it more Bonner doesnt spread the floor that much because okc can go small and put kd or even butler on him, something they cant do with diaw because he takes them to the post

At this point, the Spurs want OKC to play small. If Bonner can force them to do so, the Spurs should try it.

[Seventyniner]

At this point, the Spurs want OKC to play small. If Bonner can force them to do so, the Spurs should try it.

Unless you're recommending Bonner as the only big, or a Bonner/Diaw pairing, you'll have a big mismatch on D.

[ducks]

[Chinook]

Unless you're recommending Bonner as the only big, or a Bonner/Diaw pairing, you'll have a big mismatch on D.

You have a two-way mismatch between Duncan and Ibaka. That works in the Spurs' favor.

[downunder]

Play the same team - the big 3 and rotate bench. Joseph played in garbage time last game and OKC did not contest. His driving into the paint wont work when OKC serious. The bench is for 3s. The team must not stop spreading the ball and Baynes must help on rebounds and not shoot unless under the ring. Duncan must not bring the ball up the Court but must be concentrating on his post and shooting chances. Finally move Ibaka ; Baynes elbow would help.