dshearn wrote:Spoiler:
size maybe.... who knows,,,,
I would think most of us would point to last night's issue being 3 games in 4 days. Even if you didnt want to close with Gabe using Gabe's fresh legs earlier could have changed that game.
Maybe we lose that game straight up even if everyone was fresh, but it sure didnt look right in the moment.
It's certainly a mystery.
I don't think size has ever been an issue for Spo since he likes playing small.
That statline from Gabe I posted was against the Hawks. The next game (also against the Hawks), he only got 6 minutes. That's the game that entire bench was all in at once rather than how Spo has normally managed rotations (leaving at least one or two starters in).
I definitely agree would could've used his fresh legs last night.
I know people will point to the B2B, but the Sixers were on a B2B as well, and had played 3 games in 4 days. Plus, they were on the road.
Anyway, this Gabe situation is something to keep any eye on. We've struggled in the 2nd half of the last two games and with closing out. Maybe a few more minutes of rest or Gabe's scoring would've helped.
