Boobie Gibson and Big Z not playing, but why?

[rondohondo]

Mike Brown just showing no ability to adjust I guess. Does anyone else remember Boobie Gibson going off against Detroit in the 2007 ECF? He had like 2 or 3 20 point games and was hitting clutch 3 after clutch 3. I mean Mo Williams isn't even close to being able to guard Rondo on D and is the biggest front runner and choker on offense.

And how about Big Z? You can use him with Varajaeo or Hickson  He would open up a lot more spacing on the floor for Lebron to try and drive to the hoops more. Shaq is just clogging up the paint . Why not at least give him 5 mins a game and see what happens.

I hope Mike Brown continues his brilliant coaching job!

[Greenbean]

You mean you hope LeBron continues this coaching job.

To add: I am not sure why they are continuing to go with Shaq over big Z. Shaq is bringing next to nothing.

Gibson and mo are a wash IMO. Mo can get into the lane a bit better though.

It's all about LeBron really. As he goes, so do the Cavs. We have shown that we can limit his effectiveness in this series by giving him different looks. We havent given him the opportunity to adjust.

[wdleehi]

Big Z was terrible against the Celtics when he played game 1.

They have 4 other big men playing better right now.




Gibson is a one trick pony.  He can hit the outside shot.  He can't guard Rondo.  He is their version of House except they have two other guys that can play PG that are better then him.

[Who]

The perimeter player that should be playing more is Jamario Moon.

He is their best matchup against Rondo.

[Who]

Ilgauskas = large liability in this matchup

Gibson = a decent player but Mo + West are better. And Cleveland is better with Parker and/or Moon on the wings.

Both players are caught in a numbers game.

[twinbree]

I think they're to far behind on the depth chart to get much playing time. Big Z could help on offense but probably not on defense. Boobie's annoying self deserves to remain nailed to the bench. You'd think after he and Mo were trash-twittering a few weeks ago about how they'd handle us in the playoffs, the two of them would be leading the charge in this series.

[Cman]

I hope Mike Brown continues his brilliant coaching job!

It's easy to dismiss what Mike Brown has done in terms of coaching, but the reality is that the Cavs still have the home court advantage, and are still the favorites to win the series.

I think that Doc needs to anticipate that Brown will change the game plan for Game 5 (LBJ driving more on PP and KG) and needs to find a way to get PP involved more offensively.

[MBz]

Big Z was terrible against the Celtics when he played game 1.

They have 4 other big men playing better right now.




Gibson is a one trick pony.  He can hit the outside shot.  He can't guard Rondo.  He is their version of House except they have two other guys that can play PG that are better then him.

Exactly.  It's either Big Z or Hickson and Hickson is definitely the superior player.  Also Gibson is the same way.  It's either Gibson or Delonte.  I think Delonte is a much better player than Gibson.  Gibson might shoot better, but that's about it.

[RAcker]

I think Moon is the odd man out.  Because of matchups, I am not surprised that Hickson is getting the minutes that Z used to get and I'm certainly not surprised with Delonte over Boobie.  I'm honestly surprised we haven't seen a little more of Jamario Moon.