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It was only until the fourth, after Bradley had been playing for almost 20 minutes straight, ...
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I seem to have noticed a couple of other occasions when Nelson has been running his centers for long, long, super-long stretches without a breather, and then sitting them for long, long rhythm-destroying stretches, or until game's end.
What's up with this?
Memo to Nellie:
1) You have four centers, with 24 fouls to give in shutting down the middle. Don't forget this.
2) Start looking for signs of fatigue with your post men after 6-7 minutes, and consider giving the guy on the floor a breather after 8-10 minutes, depending on game situation.
3) You should look to get at least a few minutes every couple of games for Booth/Mbenga, especially early in the season. This will help to keep them motivated, and will give you a chance to assess their performance in game situations. If, later in the season, based on performance earlier in the season, you see the need to shorten your bench with the result that DNPs/center increase, while individual minutes per game for the centers decreases, then so be it. But at least your big men should be able to enter the playoffs (hopefully!) well-rested.
More suggestions to come, as necessary.