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Jeff Teague PG Ty Lawson
Kirk Hinrich SG Arron Afflalo
Joe Johnson SF Danilo Gallinari
Josh Smith PF Kenneth Faried
Zaza Pachulia C NeneMarvin off the bench.
Larry Drew went with Kirk Hinrich at shooting guard, Joe Johnson at small forward & Marvin Williams on the bench vs Sacramento.
Drew has said he’s considered using it regularly but never has committed to it and still isn’t.
“Possibly,” Drew said. “I’m big on matchups. Coming into this game, one of my fears was they started three guards. I didn’t want to put our club at a disadvantage having Marvin chasing guards."
That would indicate a 1 time thing...
But he also said "It has some value for us in playing Kirk in that starting spot. We bring in a guy who gives us a toughness. We are a little bit more defensive-minded with him in there. When Marvin comes off the bench, he comes in more as being a first, second or third option.”
Potential weaknesses is rebounding,,,but Sacto went small last game and Radmanovic had 10 boards. We'll see what we can do this game.
Oh and watch out for Faried vs Smith. Believe it or not, Kenneth Faried is in a lot of ways more athletic than Josh Smith. A bit smaller, but thus quicker, more stamina/better motor and more explosive. I think his quickness, motor, and strength could help him frustrate Smith in the post.
Smith has more skills and experience and will look to make plays for himself and others in transition.
Who wins the PF matchup? Is it even close?
