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Putting Manu and GRob at the same time would cause a lot of matchup problems, mabe using manu as pg like last year, or using big dog instead of bowen when rip's out
i like this idea. makes perfect ing sense. the ball movement has been non existent and its been difficult if not impossible to get into the lanes with constant doubles down there.
make it happen pop.
Putting Manu and GRob at the same time would cause a lot of matchup problems, mabe using manu as pg like last year, or using big dog instead of bowen when rip's out
I'm not buying it. Aside from the potential defensive and rebounding problems that have already discussed, the Spurs need to keep Horry with that second until as much as possible until the fourth quarter. I understand that there isn't a true 'second unit' in the playoffs because the starters play so many minutes, but with Manu and Parker being ineffective, I think it's important that Horry be in the game every single minute that Duncan isn't in there. It's still possible if you start Horry, but it makes it much more difficult. And we're not talking about a guy who is going to be playing 40 minutes a night.
I think the Spurs really need to set the tone early defensively. Horry isn't going to make that happen. And while the Pistons' interior defense has been solid, I'm not convinced that it is the primary reason why Tim is struggling. Tim is struggling because he hasn't been assertive and energetic. He's been out of synch. Having Horry in there could potentially open things up for Tim a little bit, but Tim's main problem doesn't have to do with Nazr's inability to pull the Pistons' bigs out of the paint.
Gotta have that toughness early. Gotta rebound and play defense. And the three primary scorers have to actually score.
Horry is essential. But he doesn't need to start. I just can't see him making that much of a difference in the starting lineup.
If you want to make a change, start Rasho. The Spurs pussified interior defense could actually improve. He'll help with rebounding and he's not afraid to get in the middle of plays on the defensive end. He stays out of the paint more than Nazr does, and if he can hit one or two of his fifteen footers, Ben will have to think about him a little bit.
If you really want to make a change, do that.
I think it is essential for San Antonio to get a quick start. We should start with our best players even if it is only for the first 6 minutes because San Antonio needs to get a good start in a hostile environment in Detroit. I'd say play him Horry 25-30 minutes and he will be effective in the 4th quarter.
I disagree... if TD and Manu can get the Spurs 55 points, there is a good chance the Spurs win. TP, the rest of the starters and the bench can get at least 35 points. The Spurs with 90 points are in the ball game. They may not win it, but they will perform much better than in the past two games.
When did Rasheed all of a sudden become a dominating low post player? Horry would do fine on him and he has done pretty well in this series like bothering him with his long arms. If they go with Rasheed too much then the guards get impatient and get cold by not getting involved.
In 27 mpg against the Pistons this series, Horry's averaging 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds, shoots 1.5 free throws a game while shooting .345 from the field. Nothing in those numbers indicates to me that giving him another 10 minutes a game would be of much help.
The spurs have dominated the Pistons in 3 point field goals made in this series including 15 - 5 in the last 2 games which were not very close, I don't think another 1 or 2 3-pointers is going to make a difference.
The problems IMO are that in the last 2 games the Pistons are getting more rebounds 91- 81 including 35-22 on the offensive boards, more shot attempts 175-137, more steals 25-8 and fewer turnovers 35-14. Rather substantial differences.
I think Pops has him coming in off the bench for a reason.
Horry might not be a big time threat but he keeps the defense honest. They will not leave him. I would like to see the teams efficiency on offense with or without him.
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Horry was huge but didn't get the start.
Kori just owned all the haters.
Pop was smart to go to Horry more in this game.
Horry did what Rose would have done. Not in the same way as Big Shot ROB but Malik always had a knack to make contributions anyway he could.
I should probably add that we don't win tonight's game without Robert Horry. He basically closed the game out all by himself. That is un-freakin-believable. I am still sort of shocked by what I just saw.
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