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Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 6:48 pm
by League Circles
Let's discuss generically who you want in for crunch time in this year's playoffs against the eastern conference teams that matter:
Cavs:
Rose
MDJ
Butler
Taj
Noah or Gasol
Raptors:
Rose
Butler
mdj
gasol
noah
Wizards:
Rose
Butler
MDJ
Taj
Gasol
Atlanta:
Rose
brooks
butler
niko
gasol or noah
Thoughts?
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 6:55 pm
by BeatDaCavs420
Any line up that DON'T have Kirk in it
So Id go with ur line ups
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 7:01 pm
by Mech Engineer
I would actually play Kirk against the Cavs unless the Bulls get another combo guard. He has been effective against Kyrie and can switch with Derrick for JR and Kyrie.
I would even see Noah and Mirotic against the Cavs...
Noah, Mirotic, Butler, Kirk and Derrick against the Cavs
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 7:04 pm
by League Circles
Mech Engineer wrote:I would actually play Kirk against the Cavs unless the Bulls get another combo guard. He has been effective against Kyrie and can switch with Derrick for JR and Kyrie.
I would even see Noah and Mirotic against the Cavs...
Noah, Mirotic, Butler, Kirk and Derrick against the Cavs
Not a bad idea. Though I just think Taj can abuse Love on both ends. I'd like him in against the cavs.
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 7:14 pm
by Mech Engineer
Gar Paxdorf wrote:Mech Engineer wrote:I would actually play Kirk against the Cavs unless the Bulls get another combo guard. He has been effective against Kyrie and can switch with Derrick for JR and Kyrie.
I would even see Noah and Mirotic against the Cavs...
Noah, Mirotic, Butler, Kirk and Derrick against the Cavs
Not a bad idea. Though I just think Taj can abuse Love on both ends. I'd like him in against the cavs.
I think pulling away Love from rebounds which Mirotic can do might be helpful.
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 7:49 pm
by musiqsoulchild
I have also gone on record saying that Kirk will play against Kyrie and the Cavs.
Honestly, we matchup well with just about any team. The key for us is health and Thibs being flexible. If Thibs were flexible, we could see great lineups out there.
Instead we have to see Noah + Gasol as out PF + C for extended minutes.
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 8:06 pm
by Mech Engineer
Yeah....it is upto Thibs to make tough changes if necessary. Taj was strong against big guys like Nene and Gortat which we would never guess comparing his size against Pau /Joakim.
I still hope they can get another 3 pt wing player similar to Kirk's size. You need a better talent than Moore to match-up and punish bad defenses.
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 8:29 pm
by DanTown8587
Washington, Toronto, Atlanta
Rose - Butler - Dunleavy - Noah - Gasol
Cleveland
Brooks - Rose - Butler - Gibson - Noah
Re: Your preferred crunch time lineups by opponent in this year's playoffs
Posted: Wed Feb 4, 2015 8:30 pm
by DanTown8587
Mech Engineer wrote:Yeah....it is upto Thibs to make tough changes if necessary. Taj was strong against big guys like Nene and Gortat which we would never guess comparing his size against Pau /Joakim.
I still hope they can get another 3 pt wing player similar to Kirk's size. You need a better talent than Moore to match-up and punish bad defenses.
When did Taj play well against the Wizards starters? It wasn't last year in the playoffs when the only game Taj really scored well, he primarily attacked Booker/Gooden/Harrington because Nene was out.