I had an epiphany today and I'm not sure why I didn't think of it sooner. If I were coaching tonight's game, I would give serious thought to the following lineup for my starters or I would at least definately us this lineup within the game and give it a good long look.
Perkins > on Zadrunas ( Perk struggled but he'll be fine)
Garnett > on Wallace or Varejo
Pierce > Szerbiak
Posey > on James
Rondo > on DWest
Why I like this:
1. I love the defnse and rebounding that squad is capable of
2. Pierce has been really struggling on offense because he is expending so much energy guarding LeBron.
3. Posey Plays LeBron just as well or better than Pierce.
4. Posey is shooting from distance just as well or better than Ray right now
5. Pierce can guard Szerbiak blindfolded and he should be able to completely abuse him in the block and elswhere offensively.
6. LeBron will still have to guard Pierce. So he'll have to deal with Posey on one end and then go guard Pierce on the other.
7. Ray Allen will provide a great offensive lift off the bench
8. Posey brings a real toughness to the start of the game
Couple questions:
1. Some say Posey plays best off the bench. If this is the case, then I'd just move to this lineup as early as possible and give it a good long hard look.
2. Could Ray handle coming off the bench? Manu could in San Antonio, so why shouldn't Ray be able to if it beneifts the team? That's what unbuntu is all about right?
I really like that lineup. Pierce and Garnett carry the offensive load and Posey can definately spread the floor just like Ray.
The defense would be off the hook.
LeBron would be working overtime on both ends.
Does anyone even remember Doc trying this lineup ever?
My ideal off the bench in this situation would be:
PJ
Powe
Pierce or Posey
Ray / TAllen
House / Cassell
I'd really like to see a combo of EHouse and TAllen back again. I like that energy they bring.
Thoughts on this idea or what you would do tonight if different...