TheSecretWeapon wrote:Playing those guys big minutes in a meaningless game right before the playoffs makes complete sense coming from the group that was "all-in" for 9th in the East a couple years back.
This seems like it was essentially a practice game. I have the feeling that Wall wouldn't have been too happy to be taken out of the game by Wittman, the primary reason why Wittman is still the head coach is that guys like Wall still support him. I have to imagine that Ted/Ernie would have to make that call before the game. Still, I wonder how much the Wizards playing on national TV influenced to play key guys late in the game. Either way, I'm skeptical that it will cost them.
I'm more upset about the screen and roll or hold the ball until the last second offense which seems to be the Wizards offense. The Wizards need more guys to be able to create their offense and hopefully guys like Nene/Pierce who rested should be good to go in the playoffs.