Game 63: Miami Heat (35-26) vs. Dallas Mavericks (34-28)

[Smitty]

The question is about the extent to which continuity and chemistry contributes to those numbers.

I just don’t get why Gafford has to start to gain continuity and chemistry. I think starting him, or even trying to force him to a certain minute total, is a very bad idea.

And this I agree with completely. I don’t think he needs to start and I don’t think he needs to play 20+ minutes in every game. But he does offer something that the other two do not and in certain matchups that can be very effective. His size, energy, offensive rebounding, finishing and shot blocking are all positives. His perimeter defense, drop coverage defense, over committing for blocks, and suspect defensive rebounding are all negatives.