Nate coached a great game today

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  1. handiman

    handiman Well-Known Member

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    My apologies if it has been covered in the game thread or somewhere else, but having been critical of Nate's substitution patterns and adjustments in the past, I have to say he did a fantastic job in game 4. Having Roy and Batum available for modest minutes certainly helped, but regardless, that's the sort of rotation I've been waiting to see, with guys shuttling in and out and 3-4 of the key players on the floor at all times. And just as importantly, everyone seemed to have a clear plan for what to do to counter Phoenix's game 2/3 adjustments. Well done, Nate.
     
  2. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Aside from the really small lineup, I agree.
     
  3. PtldPlatypus

    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Completely agree on the substitutions.
     
  4. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Just by limiting Rudy's burn to 7 minutes and giving those minutes to Brandon instead, the Phoenix defense wasn't allowed to play 5 on 4, but I agree overall, Nate did a nice job with his rotation today for the most part.
     
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