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Nalod wrote:Opinion: I dont think the rockets under MDA fail at seasons end I think MDA has the team playing at such a high level they are expected to keep going. At some point it runs out and they are drained. There is nothing left.
Is that failure or playing over there heads?
Part of coaching is managing minutes in a way that helps keep your team fresh through the post-season. If the scenario you described above plays out, how is it different from 
other playoff seasons?
BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:Opinion: I dont think the rockets under MDA fail at seasons end I think MDA has the team playing at such a high level they are expected to keep going. At some point it runs out and they are drained. There is nothing left.
Is that failure or playing over there heads?Part of coaching is managing minutes in a way that helps keep your team fresh through the post-season. If the scenario you described above plays out, how is it different from
I think the Suns had one year in particular where they could have won a chip. Spurs and pop went full physical both out coached and outplayed that team. I forget who but they hip checked Nash and bled him on one play.
You make a good point but its a half full, half empty type of discussion. Does a team that manages its minutes and wins 54 games vs. a team that does not but wins 62 games the same or are expectations then distorted? Team wins 60 games, goes deep in playoffs with formula and then is cooked. We then say “Should have managed minutes......”. Chicken or the egg.
Nalod wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:Opinion: I dont think the rockets under MDA fail at seasons end I think MDA has the team playing at such a high level they are expected to keep going. At some point it runs out and they are drained. There is nothing left.
Is that failure or playing over there heads?Part of coaching is managing minutes in a way that helps keep your team fresh through the post-season. If the scenario you described above plays out, how is it different from
I think the Suns had one year in particular where they could have won a chip. Spurs and pop went full physical both out coached and outplayed that team. I forget who but they hip checked Nash and bled him on one play.
You make a good point but its a half full, half empty type of discussion. Does a team that manages its minutes and wins 54 games vs. a team that does not but wins 62 games the same or are expectations then distorted? Team wins 60 games, goes deep in playoffs with formula and then is cooked. We then say “Should have managed minutes......”. Chicken or the egg.
You can easily make that argument if it is a coach with less baggage. But it's been an ongoing trend . I'll go on record as saying I think has been overrated. I'll also acknowledge his Phoenix team's were close one year. Heck, I'll even acknowledge that Morey played a major part for last season's failure by killing the team's depth. The stache's biggest issue is perception. But at some point you have to adjust, and he doesn't appear willing to do it. If the goal is to win a title or make a deep playoff run, then you put less focus on the regular season. Will fans care that you only won 48 games if you make it to the Conference Finals? Thibs, who has also has a bad rap for grinding his players down during the regular season, doesn't seem to get as much scrutiny as . Is it because he plays a relatable blue collar style or he's had fewer opportunities to fail on the big stage?
BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:BigDaddyG wrote:Nalod wrote:Opinion: I dont think the rockets under MDA fail at seasons end I think MDA has the team playing at such a high level they are expected to keep going. At some point it runs out and they are drained. There is nothing left.
Is that failure or playing over there heads?Part of coaching is managing minutes in a way that helps keep your team fresh through the post-season. If the scenario you described above plays out, how is it different from
I think the Suns had one year in particular where they could have won a chip. Spurs and pop went full physical both out coached and outplayed that team. I forget who but they hip checked Nash and bled him on one play.
You make a good point but its a half full, half empty type of discussion. Does a team that manages its minutes and wins 54 games vs. a team that does not but wins 62 games the same or are expectations then distorted? Team wins 60 games, goes deep in playoffs with formula and then is cooked. We then say “Should have managed minutes......”. Chicken or the egg.You can easily make that argument if it is a coach with less baggage. But it's been an ongoing trend
Maybe you don't give enough credit to the teams that beat them. Your assuming "They lost". Fact is, often your just beaten by a better team.
Its not so cut and dry, Im not sure either of us are wrong, or entirely correct. Maybe MDA is UNDERRATED by some measure?
His game has been adapted in some form by the Warriors and they were able to break thru with superior talent. Phil was correct to say up until then no team can win with that frantic pace. Then GSW broke thru the glass ceiling.