06-11-2024, 02:37 PM
(06-11-2024, 02:10 PM)Smitty Wrote: A little out of the box with this idea but I’d start Lively tomorrow night. Especially if KP is out. Serves 2 purposes. Give a boost to Lively’s confidence (the Mavs need him to be a positive in this series). Plus he matches up better with Horford starting. Also, it allows Gafford to play more traditional Center on D vs guarding 5-out, with the Kornet matchup off the bench.
Also, I would reduce DJJ’s minutes and give more to Exum. It feels like Jones Jr. has sort of run out of gas and Exum is looking more and more playable.
I'd be wary making such a change to be honest. I think Gafford's physicality has been one of the lone bright spots to start the game.
You don't think Lively's matchup with Kornet is better than Gafford vs. Kornet?
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