You m8 made the most logical starting line-up with rookies coming of the bench and still getting a lot of time on the court. I would maybe switch Livingston with Douglas, but otherwise I think that's how it should be and that's how it will be in the beggining of the season( first 10-15 games).
I would play Lamb 30min and Martin 18min, very simply because there is really no point in playing Martin major minutes. We are probably not fighting for a playoff spot... I'd imagine Rockets rather develop rookies.
While it makes sense, don't expect it'll happen. Sitting Matin is like trying to lose, which McHale isn't going to do. And it probably doesn't do good things for teaching a culture of winning either. If you don't want Martin gobbling up minutes, it's better to trade him than to not let him help you win.
I just can't see Patterson beating out dmo, I love the idea of a 7 foot front court with rebounding and scoring (dmo), I just can't think Patterson can score well enough to be paired with asik.
OP should quit degrading Ppat. He's a good player and very athletic. He was playing injuried and has worked hard this year according to sources.
