right now with everyone coming back from injuries we need to find the right combinations to put out there on the floor.. the offense seems to be clicking now so i wouldn't worry about the playoffs just yet..
he's playing the manu and jason terry role to a T right now. and that means instant offense off the bench. our starters have gotten off to great starts recently so offense is not a problem with yao and tracy. scola is doing a great job too. let artest now play with aaron, landry and we have a great 2nd unit that can either cut into deficits or extend leads. that's what a great team is all about. this rotation allows tracy to get his rest too.
If we get to the Finals, then whichever way we were playing Artest obviously has been working. Don't screw with a good thing.
i'll never understand why it matters if he starts or not? as long as he's getting minutes and finishing the game is all that matters