i'm happy wallace didn't play a second
Bass has to play less min though. Zeller should of played more
I want Wallace and Pressey playing when we are up by 30. Why risk injuries to the starting players? These players are capable of limiting the lead change over a 3-5 minute period if that is all they are being asked to do.
Stevens need to take a page out of Popovich's book and limits minutes for his starters. Sure, they may lose a few extra games, but it might pay off in the end of the season if they are playoff bound.
Stevens should go deep into the bench when given the opportunity. Last night he had his first string in when up by 16 and 3 minutes to go. We don't need that... have faith in the bench. Our biggest opponent this year won't be the Spurs, it's going to be the injury bug.
Zeller did look good, but I get the feeling Bass may be the most under-rated player in this preseason and first game. He seems to have elevated his game. He's getting loose balls near the basket and putting them in for easy bunnies. And, his shot has been fairly consistent.
There seems to be a contingency in the this group that feels it is better to trade him for a second round draft pick and salary space. My guess is this opinion may be based on his performance last year...not this. He's reminding me a bit of Maxwell getting the ball close to the hoop even though they play a completely different game.