Thunder (11-2) at Celtics (4-7) 11/16

[MaxAMillion]

That's true, but the coach has to be able to have faith in the younger players to give him something.

The Spurs have played Bonner, Splitter, Leonard, Green, and Blair more minutes this season than their veteran Big 3, yet they're looking great. 

Pop has played those guys enough minutes that they are confident not just to play supporting roles, but to actually play feature roles at times, which really helps take the load off the bigger names.

If your point is that the Spurs organization is better at finding talent than us, I´d agree with you, and I´m sure Danny would, too. They´re the best in the league when it comes to finding diamonds in the rough. Doesn´t change the point that it´s not Doc´s fault if our rookies can´t force the coach´s hand.

I just watched the movie Moneyball, for those who have seen it, the GM can pick up players that fit the system, but can't always force the coach to play them.

You mean like Giddens and Hudson?

[vinnie]

They really should be ahead in this game. They have played decent defense and OKC is going through the motions. This one is still there for the taking.

[Chief]

I like Pietrus.

He's not scared to take the shot.

[33_Larry Legend_33]

this team is basically giving it their best effort...  and we're still a bad basketball team who may or may not sneak into the playoffs...  sad.

[hpantazo]

I like Pietrus.

He's not scared to take the shot.

that's an understatement

[GrandTheftRondo]

I like Pietrus.

He's not scared to take the shot.

Yeah...and he seems really happy to be a Celtic.

[vinnie]

I like Pietrus.

He's not scared to take the shot.

This. Good addition. Needs to play more.

[CelticSooner]

Pietrus is a little too much of a chucker for my taste but his offense is greatly needed on this team.

[Inside-Out]

They really should be ahead in this game. They have played decent defense and OKC is going through the motions. This one is still there for the taking.

We could steal this one, true.

Still, something tells me when this one gets down to the final minutes and it's a grind/possessiong game, the OKC has a strong advantage.

[hpantazo]

this team is basically giving it their best effort...  and we're still a bad basketball team who may or may not sneak into the playoffs...  sad.

I dissagree. We are getting better every game as Pierce and co. improve their conditioning and timing

[PosImpos]

I like Pietrus.

He's not scared to take the shot.

This. Good addition. Needs to play more.

Hopefully he will as he gets into shape.  Despite how good he looked early in the game, Marquis has been a net negative with all his turnovers, I think.  We need Pietrus to try to come as close as possible to approximating what Green would have given us.

[Marcus13]

Pierce seems to provide nothing that Pietrus cant at this point

[CelticSooner]

Pierce is going to kill the offense again.

[raynman]

Another nice rally.. Don't blow it this time!

[PosImpos]

Thabo Sefolosha should not be getting our guys to jump on defense.  Really dumb play by Bass.