Who will defend Randolph?

[ironman2886]

In the post, yes. We need to conserve Duncan's energy as much as possible. That means he shouldn't guard Randolph. So that leaves Splitter to guard Randolph, but Z-Bo is both too quick and too strong for Splitter. It's just not a good match up for us down low. If we can contain Mike Conley I think we can beat this team. If all 3 have good series, it will be tough.

Splitter is quick enough for Randolph. I'm concerned Zbo will push Splitter out a lot. He uses his weight and strength so well. I saw splitter do good things against Randolph this season defensively. Zbo struggles against length. Duncan will obviously guard jump shooting Gasol.

[Brunodf]

In the post, yes. We need to conserve Duncan's energy as much as possible. That means he shouldn't guard Randolph. So that leaves Splitter to guard Randolph, but Z-Bo is both too quick and too strong for Splitter. It's just not a good match up for us down low. If we can contain Mike Conley I think we can beat this team. If all 3 have good series, it will be tough.

Smoking something bro?

[BatManu20]

Smoking something bro?

Theo only part of that statement that is debatable is the quickness factor. Z-Bo is absolutely too strong for Splitter, who is already known to be pushed around too easily down low.

[thOOdee]

i hate bonner as much as the next guy, but i see this being his series when used "sparingly". i wouldn't mind seeing him take z-bo. get his points no matter who guards him.

[Brunodf]

Theo only part of that statement that is debatable is the quickness factor. Z-Bo is absolutely too strong for Splitter, who is already known to be pushed around too easily down low.

About being too strong is debatable, but Splitter is quicker/taller than Zbo, there is no doubt.

[Brunodf]

i hate bonner as much as the next guy, but i see this being his series when used "sparingly". i wouldn't mind seeing him take z-bo. get his points no matter who guards him.

You know that Barnes/Scrub Green were scoring over Bonner right? Also 2011

[ironman2886]

Randolph's bread and butter is getting position under the basket for a pass and bucket, and rebound and then put back. He can attack the paint, but Splitter's length and quickness can bother Zbo a bit. Splitter needs to box out well, and be smart with fouling.

[spurraider21]

Timmy, Splitter, Diaw??

He was the main guy who gave us fits in the first round a while back.

keep in mind in that series 2 years back Tiago wasn't in the rotation and we didn't have Diaw. we're much better equipped to play these guys now

[T Park]

No Battier, No Vazquez, two huge huge reasons the Grizzlies beat the Spurs in 2011.

[thOOdee]

don't get me wrong, he shouldn't be playing more than 10-15 mins a game, or atleast if he is spreading the floor. I guess more importantly i dont want pop to try to over think it and run small ball. I think we can bang with their bigs and out shoot em.

[td4mvp2k]

Bonner! Bonner! Bonner!