Doc becomes KC Jones

[Jon]

In all seriousness, the reason that Ainge likes Doc so much is because he believes Doc is K.C. Jones.  Doc certainly isn't a great X's and O's guy, he certainly doesn't have a great rotation, and he certainly isn't the brains behind the defense.  But like K.C., he can make three All Stars get along.  Right or wrong, my feeling is that Ainge feels he must have a guy like Jones to run a team like this.  Otherwise, he should've/would've fired Doc long ago. 

[WedmanIsMyHero]

In all seriousness, the reason that Ainge likes Doc so much is because he believes Doc is K.C. Jones.  Doc certainly isn't a great X's and O's guy, he certainly doesn't have a great rotation, and he certainly isn't the brains behind the defense.  But like K.C., he can make three All Stars get along.  Right or wrong, my feeling is that Ainge feels he must have a guy like Jones to run a team like this.  Otherwise, he should've/would've fired Doc long ago. 

Makes sense to me. . TP for you.

[Chris]

In all seriousness, the reason that Ainge likes Doc so much is because he believes Doc is K.C. Jones.  Doc certainly isn't a great X's and O's guy, he certainly doesn't have a great rotation, and he certainly isn't the brains behind the defense.  But like K.C., he can make three All Stars get along.  Right or wrong, my feeling is that Ainge feels he must have a guy like Jones to run a team like this.  Otherwise, he should've/would've fired Doc long ago. 

I think this is pretty accurate (although I think Doc has improved dramatically with his in-game coaching throughout the year and playoffs).

The fact is, Doc's biggest strength is his people-skills and ability to motivate.  I think for a group of veteran players like this is, that is exactly what they need.  I don't think they would be doing nearly as well if they had a hard-ass tactician who didn't know how to deal with personalities.  And considering there are very few coaches who have both the X's and O's skills and people skills, they felt Doc was the best bet of who was available.

[Kuberski33]

I thought it was interesting tonight that Doc did his best KC Jones impression and kept the starters for maximum minutes.  Very interesting.

When you're getting nothing from your backup PG and inconsistent play from Rondo and Perk as well as the bench, tightening up the rotation to me was the best option.  The downside is the mental fatigue, which seems to really show on the road.  I think tonight Doc has to get more guys involved and hope they can do some positive things.  I think if he continues with the tight rotation it's going to bite them tonight because of the energy Detroit will have with it's crowd behind them in a must win.

I can see fatigue coming into play in the 4Q tonight and total collapse down the stretch unless guys like Rondo get a little more rest. 

I would give Posey more minutes and roll the dice with Cassel/House (whichever one he wants to play) and probably Big Baby tonight and give them both 12-15 minutes.

If they lose, they lose, but have the core players as fresh as possible for Game 7 -- and go back to your tight rotation for that one.