(09-13-2025, 02:17 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Yup. Extending Gaff and PJ showed a strong commitment to the large lineup. When healthy, I'd be shocked if there were more than 5mins/game where DLive or Gaff aren't on the floor. Situational minutes only.
We've talked about this before in this forum.
I agree that the Mavs will tend to play BIG all the time, with 2 C/PF types on the floor. But imo AD/PJW may be that combo at times in each game, for longer minutes than people are anticipating, even when everyone is healthy. I don't think it's a lack of confidence in Gaff-Lively, but rather how Kidd will try to maximize his talent. Bigs play hard, get exhausted, next man up to do the same, trying to wear down the other team.
Health will be a big variable that changes all the thinking. So will the opponents and the matchups, since there may be some games where Kidd shortens the rotations for some and lengthens them for others, like in the playoffs.
But in general, I think Gaff-Lively will be splitting 36-40 of the C minutes, with AD getting the remainder, when everyone is healthy and it's a normal game.
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