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Mike D'Antoni's adjustment - deleting Luc Mbah a Moute

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Zergling, May 22, 2018.

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  1. Zergling

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    It probably won't be sustainable if we want to beat the Warriors 2 more times, but Harden and Paul played 43 and 42 minutes respectively, and MDA went to his signature 7-man rotation. Who would've thought though that Gerald Green would be one of the 7 while LMAM and Anderson were DNP-CDs?

    The CP3 led rotation just hasn't been working this series so MDA smartly kept Harden in the game longer in a must-win, and kudos to James for stepping up. He didn't shoot very well in the 2nd half but he clearly impacted the game and even till the very end was hustling on defense.

    Capela was once again really ineffective against the Warriors. Still think we need to try to go small and give a few minutes to Ryno at center and hope Luc gets healthy enough to be useful.

    I don't think a 7-man rotation is going to be sustainable especially with Iggy most definitely coming back for good now that the Warriors are in desperation mode.
     
    #1 Zergling, May 22, 2018
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    If he's not 100, he should rest.
     
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  3. James Gabriel

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    It's amazing how we won Game 4 without anything from Luc and Ryan. We'd probably be up 3-1 now if any of them contributed significantly.
     
    #3 James Gabriel, May 22, 2018
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    We need to extend our rotation. I'm not sure how much longer these guys can go like this, they are human in the end.

    If we can get away with playing Green some points we can get away playing others, even Luc, I'd try him at center and just not draw anything up for him.
     
    #4 JayGoogle, May 22, 2018
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    Ryno should get some burn, agree LMAM is a complete negative atm. Good move by Mike
     
    #5 LosPollosHermanos, May 22, 2018
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    I think Luc should get some burn early to see if he can go.. GG was bad until he wasn't bad anymore. GG had some pretty great defensive plays before he was subbed out for good. Those scant defensive plays at the end made up for the bone head shots he hoisted..

    I still trust bum shoulder Luc more than GG though..
     
    #6 DreamShook, May 22, 2018
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    I'm so sad the prince can't be healthy for this.
     
    #7 LorneMalvo, May 22, 2018
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    We need him healthy for the Finals!!!
     
    #8 REEKO_HTOWN, May 22, 2018
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    Luc didn't play and GG only got 12 mins.

    Against the Warriors, Rockets are going to live and die with the Big 6.

    It is a bit odd GG was +14 in a 3-point win.
     
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    Give him and NeNe some 2nd period burn just to save the wear and tear please Mike.

    Like 10 and 5 minutes. Pj is exhausted.
     
    #10 SamFisher, May 22, 2018
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    Adjustment working!
     
    #11 Shaq2Yao, May 22, 2018
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    Me too. He is a difference maker.
     
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    GG was solid except for half a dozen or so off balance fall back shots that clanked off the side of backboard. I love GG but I don't trust him...
     
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    Have to give credit where credit is due. Dan Tony pulled the right strings tonight. I was about to see if Luc was hurt again but is sounds like DNP coaches decision.
     
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    GG was all energy when they made that run. I think when he came down after that Harden TO and blocked the **** out of Curry it killed the energy a little bit.
     
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    We just need Luc to hit one 3 out of 3. Don't even bother with layups. Play hard D. He can go.
     
    #16 SamFisher, May 22, 2018
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    I really dont think Nene can contribute at this point. I wish he could though
     
    #17 Astrodome, May 22, 2018
  18. DreamShook

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    Reckless Keystrokes:eek:
     
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    What’s amazing isn’t just that Lmm didn’t play, it’s that GG filled his defensive role quite well today.
     
    #19 Amiga, May 22, 2018
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    That's not a 7-man rotation. That's more like 6.5-man. Not sustainable.
     
    #20 Easy, May 22, 2018
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