Former D'Antoni player: " I was tired in playoffs".

We barely lost three games against the two very hottest teams in the NBA right now (two of which were in a back-to-back on the road), and then we barely beat the bottom-feeding Suns without him... I wouldn't call that evidence of us being better without him. Even with an injured wrist, he makes us a better team.

Having said that, though, I do wish he had at least sat out one or two of those games, because we really had no reason to even try to win those games, and it was clear Harden's heart wasn't always in it as a result.

 

tired or not, resting a couple of games before the playoffs is good for everyone, especially james who plays banged up every night.

once we lock up the 3rd seed our starters should rest for a couple of games to get healthy and rested... then play the last game or two for a half just to stay sharp.

 

Maybe league should implement a minute restriction on all players at 36 min/game, not including OT

 

how can you say that for sure ? we can't read minds