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D-Mo loses starting spot?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Commodore, Mar 30, 2013.

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  1. Commodore

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Doesn't sound like McHale is going to hesitate to start Greg Smith next game. He emphasized how Smith is more experienced than D-Mo.</p>&mdash; ClutchFans.net (@clutchfans) <a href="https://twitter.com/clutchfans/status/318190461531594755" data-datetime="2013-03-31T02:38:12+00:00">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    hard to argue honestly
     
    #1 Commodore, Mar 30, 2013
  2. Drphil

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    D-Mo fights harder when he comes off the bench anyway.
     
    #2 Drphil, Mar 30, 2013
  3. Commodore

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    agree, I think D-Mo will have more success off the bench where he can be more of a go to option
     
    #3 Commodore, Mar 30, 2013
  4. RocketFever

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    Dmo just isn't ready for prime time yet...doesn't help that his coach refuses to play to his strengths down low on the block
     
    #4 RocketFever, Mar 30, 2013
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    If we are winning, you can even put Brooks at PF...
    whatever works
     
    #5 daywalker02, Mar 30, 2013
  6. J Sizzle

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    Rightfully so. If this is what Mchale does, then very good move. DMo is not even close to starter-ready.
     
    #6 J Sizzle, Mar 30, 2013
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    Delfino clearly should be starting C
     
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    Although we would lose a stretch 4 (D-Mo wasn't very reliable anyways shooting the 3), I think Greg Smith is probably the best roller for this team.
     
    #8 flamingdts, Mar 30, 2013
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    Not surprising, D-Mo is a foul magnet and is defensively lost at times.
     
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    Tonite was match-up, a good reason to make the switch. Perhaps starting gives more consistent focus to Smith?

    Q: what happens to b/u 5 position?
     
    #10 xiki, Mar 30, 2013
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    Bring in TJ to get some minutes off the bench? One can only hope :p
     
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    A lot of people were making a big deal out of having to have a stretch 4 out there. I thought Smith and Asik played well together and the Rox controlled the boards. Bring Dmo off the bench from now on.
     
    #12 roxallways, Mar 30, 2013
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    Who's going to be backing up Asik then? Ohlbrecht?
     
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  14. spdngyns69

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    Good call. Mchale continuing to make some bold moves.
     
    #14 spdngyns69, Mar 30, 2013
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    McHale actually had a good rotation with Smith/D-Mo/Asik.
     
    #15 RoxDC, Mar 30, 2013
  16. RocketFire

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    D-Mo should come off from the bench, where scoring is needed and a post player like D-Mo can play to its strength rather than stretching for 3 and waiting for Harden to pass. Lets face it, He is not really that good of a 3pt shooter and a liability of defense.
     
    #16 RocketFire, Mar 30, 2013
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    I would imagine split timing for DMo and Robinson depending on matchups. Could be Smith still depending on substitutions.
     
    #17 spdngyns69, Mar 30, 2013
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    DMo and Delfino for Asik and Smith, I think...
     
    #18 Little General, Mar 30, 2013
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>McHale: matchups will determine Greg Smith's spot in starting lineup, been playin well lately. On this team, GSmith a "grizzled veteran."</p>&mdash; Howard Chen (@ho_chenCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ho_chenCSN/status/318195515265277952">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  20. RocketFire

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    Also I am glad, Thomas Robinson is not playing much. I like his energy but he makes poor decisions and misses way too many shots around the rim thus killing the momentum.
     
    #20 RocketFire, Mar 30, 2013
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