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EricaLubarsky · 04-01-2021, 02:00 PM

I think it comes down to KP's progression. If KP can't punish smaller lineups, then he can't play. I'm not sure what we can do defensively, but offensively he simply has to find a way to use his height as an advantage.

The Celtics put out a really long but small lineup and it bothered everyone we had-- Luka included. KP was uncomfortable posting and driving on them and was out of position defensively on the other end and they were punishing him with quickness with Tatum as their center.

People complain about Rick going small, but Rick can't play a guy who is blowing it on both sides of the court so had no choice but to match their small lineup.

04-01-2021, 02:00 PM	#77
EricaLubarsky Inactive. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 41,931	I think it comes down to KP's progression. If KP can't punish smaller lineups, then he can't play. I'm not sure what we can do defensively, but offensively he simply has to find a way to use his height as an advantage. The Celtics put out a really long but small lineup and it bothered everyone we had-- Luka included. KP was uncomfortable posting and driving on them and was out of position defensively on the other end and they were punishing him with quickness with Tatum as their center. People complain about Rick going small, but Rick can't play a guy who is blowing it on both sides of the court so had no choice but to match their small lineup. Last edited by EricaLubarsky; 04-01-2021 at 02:04 PM.