12-05-2024, 04:01 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-05-2024, 04:01 PM by michaeltex.)
I agree the playoff rotation gets shortened, but I feel like Kidd, with the current roster, wants to play as many regular season games as he can going deep into the bench. This is to satisfy a couple of goals:
Find out who can step in and reliably contribute with short notice, even if it's just being a pest on defense for a couple of 5-6 minute stints in a game, because you never know when you need to cover an injury, foul trouble or someone just having a bad game.
Spread out the wear and tear on key players so they don't limp in to the playoffs trying to play through nagging injuries, ala Luka last season.
Maybe even get a few switches to click on 3rd level players like OMax and Hardy to help them take the next step by giving them real game exposure.
Find out who can step in and reliably contribute with short notice, even if it's just being a pest on defense for a couple of 5-6 minute stints in a game, because you never know when you need to cover an injury, foul trouble or someone just having a bad game.
Spread out the wear and tear on key players so they don't limp in to the playoffs trying to play through nagging injuries, ala Luka last season.
Maybe even get a few switches to click on 3rd level players like OMax and Hardy to help them take the next step by giving them real game exposure.