I would never have taken Luka out of the game on a streak like that in 1st quarter. And for that matter the whole starting unit. If that continued for half a quarter more, it was a complete knockout. I do understand he needs to sit and rest. But you manage the game and sit your superstar on other occasions, for instance when he is not a streak like that. If that blood shed continued, the game was over at halftime. Literally 3-0. The sport, like any other, is about momentum. You dont mess with that and invite the opponent back into the game, into the series. That being said, im happy overall with our head coach. But when you got your opponent down on their knees, you finish the job early and get the win.
EDIT: Ive seen all Lukas games since he was a Maverick. That was his best streak of any game he has had before being taken out in 1st quarter. He was a man posessed to knockout the opponent somewhere in 2nd quarter. Much like Mike Tyson or Mohamed Ali ending games at will early or whenever they wanted. Rick when you see Luka play like that wanting to take out the opponent early, dont take him out please.
EDIT: Ive seen all Lukas games since he was a Maverick. That was his best streak of any game he has had before being taken out in 1st quarter. He was a man posessed to knockout the opponent somewhere in 2nd quarter. Much like Mike Tyson or Mohamed Ali ending games at will early or whenever they wanted. Rick when you see Luka play like that wanting to take out the opponent early, dont take him out please.