re: My one tiny complaint

Because there is not one goal in a game. There are multiple goals.

I know fans think very simplistically and think its only about winning and the second the win (or loss) is guaranteed, you pull everyone and go home. But coaches have multiple goals, including getting guys in shape. Also, building chemistry and giving them experience in closing out games.

Again, I know its too complex for the average fan, but you guys want an answer - that is the real answer. You will probably disagree but Pop, Phil Jackson and all the greats do/did the same thing. Watch the next Spurs game when they are up or down 20. You'll probably be shocked how long he keeps them in for.

You serious Crewz? No doubt you know your stuff, but Pops ROUTINELY pulled starters with plenty of time in games to make a run. Hell, I was at the game a few years back and I was pissed b/c I couldn’t watch Manu, Duncan & Parker more b/c they sat the whole 4th Q.

And this average fan gets what you are saying about multiple goals, But pray tell what goals are accomplished between 3:00 left in the game up 20 and 1:30 left up 20.

All I know is, all of our goals turn into a big fat steamer if AD blows out a knee in garbage time. My point is, the risk outweighs the rewards.

No, Pop has pulled starters down 20 because there have been several times where his second unit actually gets them back in the game.

Look, you can believe what you want. But your argument is fear based. You are worrying about what negative things could happen by playing them extra minutes. Some people think of the positive things that can come from it.

Unless you think that Gentry just forgot to pull them out. Obviously he had a reason. Also, did you notice Harden and others were out there as well? If D'Antoni an idiot too?

All these coaches are dumb. If only they were as smart as the random message board poster!