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And in a stunning move the Spurs announce they will start G Beno Udrih at the center position.
First time all season they've started a game with both guys in the backcourt. At times, they've both been out there in the 4th Q.
I really hope Dallas hasn't started resorting to other "options" this soon in the series.
Maybe it will pan out...
And in a stunning move the Spurs announce they will start G Beno Udrih at the center position.
This backcourt change will cause the Spurs some matchup problems defensively.
Avery has certainly learned from his mentor. Pop always seems to make some sort of playoff starting lineup tweak. It's usually been moving Manu to the second team and this year it's starting Horry.
This is probably a good move for Dallas because Harris is a handful for us to stop.
Yeah, no way Grifiin was going to start again. That guy made it so much easier for the Spurs in Game 1.
Good move by AJ. Now I expect Pop to counter with more small ball.
AJ probably figures Mavs can wear out a wounded Parker and then they get more PT with NeVEr. Nick the Turnstile.
Problems will arise for the Mavs also, especially on the offensive end.
I don't see Terry guarding Manu well if he does.
I'm not sure who will guard who to start the game now. Obviously Tony will have to guard Harris and I guess Manu will guard Terry. So would you put Duncan or Horry on Josh Howard?
Now Manu really has to come ready to play. Griffin was the Manu-stopper in Game 1. Manu should be free to do whatever he wants now. No one in that starting lineup can stay with him.
Start with Horry on Josh Howard and then go small with Finley. Small ball sucked versus the Kings, but it'll be vital the rest of the way in this series.
The Mavs will probably hide Terry on Bowen to start things off.
Who will be on who with this lineup? How long is Parker expected to play (if at all)? Will this mean Beno sees playing time?
They'll probably play Howard on Manu and heve Harris or Terry or alternating on Parker. Which ever guards not on Parker gets Bruce. Manu has to punish them.
Parker is supposedly questionable, but I'm sure he'll play. This really shouldn't effect Beno's (lack of) playing time.
Parker -> Harris
Manu -> Terry
Bowen -> Dirk
Duncan -> Diop
Horry -> Howard
Harris -> Parker
Terry -> Bowen
Dirk -> Horry
Howard -> Manu
Diop -> Duncan
Beno on Terry. Please no more NeVEr.
How much is the success of these new matchups dependent on Parker's health?
Howard was assigned to guard Bruce last game, so I'm guessing he's their weakest defender. So Manu should be able to abuse him.
You all are too quick for this slow computer. Thanks all.
Now it's up to Manu to come out and dominate. Howard is a good help defender but not a very good one-on-one defender. And with Diop/Dampier concentrating on Duncan, the lane should be open.
Horry on Dirk.
Bruce on Howard.
Let Dirk get his. Prevent Howard from getting 20+ points. Mavs are undefeated when Howard goes for 20 or more.
You really wanna mess with 5-0?
Hopefully Duncan can puts the Mavs bigs in foul trouble agian. That will make driving easier for Manu. Dampier is a chippy SOB and I can see him laying out Parker or Manu.
No, you have to keep Bowen on Dirk. Bowen owned him in Game 1. If you are worried about Howard going off, go small and switch Manu onto him.
In theory, it sounds good, but would be risky for San Antonio to just let Dirk "get his".
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