02-28-2020, 11:24 AM
From Mavsluvr:
"....On the playoff prep theme, Rick usually plays ten guys, but appears to be narrowing down to essentially an 8- or 9-man rotation in any given match, with the last couple of guys playing short minutes. Seven guys look to be locks for a playoff rotation, assuming they're healthy, with the coach seemingly experimenting with players 8-10."
I actually thought this began with the nice win over Sacto just before the AS game. {but, I haven't gone back to check the numbers to see if my eyes were seeing correctly.} Then over the AS weekend, there were all sorts of hints & comments about making a push for a top-4 seeding. I again, sensed that RC was shortening the rotation during the ORL game. THEN CAME THE DUMPSTER FIRE THAT WAS THE ATL GAME!! Zinger had played one game in the past 8 days. Over the past W/E, Luka had played the equivalent of a couple games of Horse at the Y . Yet, BOTH had to sit out!! Anyway, I agree, RC now seems to be attempting to settle the starters with an eye toward the playoffs. Unfortunately, it appears we will be facing some teams that feature very-strong-in-the-paint lineups. Likely means Kleber instead of Curry as a starter. What's the deal with WCS? He could help, some, here.
"....On the playoff prep theme, Rick usually plays ten guys, but appears to be narrowing down to essentially an 8- or 9-man rotation in any given match, with the last couple of guys playing short minutes. Seven guys look to be locks for a playoff rotation, assuming they're healthy, with the coach seemingly experimenting with players 8-10."
I actually thought this began with the nice win over Sacto just before the AS game. {but, I haven't gone back to check the numbers to see if my eyes were seeing correctly.} Then over the AS weekend, there were all sorts of hints & comments about making a push for a top-4 seeding. I again, sensed that RC was shortening the rotation during the ORL game. THEN CAME THE DUMPSTER FIRE THAT WAS THE ATL GAME!! Zinger had played one game in the past 8 days. Over the past W/E, Luka had played the equivalent of a couple games of Horse at the Y . Yet, BOTH had to sit out!! Anyway, I agree, RC now seems to be attempting to settle the starters with an eye toward the playoffs. Unfortunately, it appears we will be facing some teams that feature very-strong-in-the-paint lineups. Likely means Kleber instead of Curry as a starter. What's the deal with WCS? He could help, some, here.