...So who plays at the end of games?

[tonyto3690]

Is it as simple as Terry plays at the 2 and Bradley sits on the bench?  I find it hard to believe we'd let someone as talented as Bradley sit at the end of games, also find it hard to believe we'd waste a clutch shooter like Terry.

The other position at question is at the 4.  Does Green or Bass start?  Bass is a better mid range shooter, but Green has the ability to hit 3s, as well as is quicker and can guard the Amare's and Melos and Lebrons of the world when put on a switch, while Bass would struggle.

Rondo / Bradley / Pierce / Bass / KG
Rondo / Terry / Pierce / Bass / KG
Rondo / Bradley / Pierce / Green / KG
Rondo / Terry / Pierce / Green / KG
Rondo / Bradley / Terry / Pierce / KG  (Terry did kind of make Lebron his b*tch in the Finals)
Terry / Bradley / Pierce / Bass / KG

[celtsfan84]

Is it as simple as Terry plays at the 2 and Bradley sits on the bench?  I find it hard to believe we'd let someone as talented as Bradley sit at the end of games, also find it hard to believe we'd waste a clutch shooter like Terry.

The other position at question is at the 4.  Does Green or Bass start?  Bass is a better mid range shooter, but Green has the ability to hit 3s, as well as is quicker and can guard the Amare's and Melos and Lebrons of the world when put on a switch, while Bass would struggle.

Rondo / Bradley / Pierce / Bass / KG
Rondo / Terry / Pierce / Bass / KG
Rondo / Bradley / Pierce / Green / KG
Rondo / Terry / Pierce / Green / KG
Rondo / Bradley / Terry / Pierce / KG  (Terry did kind of make Lebron his b*tch in the Finals)
Terry / Bradley / Pierce / Bass / KG

I think it becomes based on matchups and on the dreaded "who's healthy at the time", unfortunately.

[Evantime34]

I'd say Rondo/Terry/Pierce/Bass/KG to start the season. Later in the season Green plays well and takes Bass' spot. Then once Avery comes back they bring him in for lock down d at the end of games (maybe Terry and Bradley will do offense/defense).

By the time the playoffs hit I expect to see a crunch time Lineup of
Rondo/Bradley/Pierce/Green/KG.

[ManUp]

Aside from Rondo, Pierce and Garnett I expect everything else to be situational.

[Prof. Clutch]

My brother and I were talking about this the other day.  Crunch time offense my bet would be:

Rondo, Terry, Pierce, Green, KG

Crunch time defense is probably the same (depending on the match-up) but with AB in the place of Terry.

[LEHGOCELTICS]

Barring injury, Rondo, Terry, Pierce, KG are a lock in. That 5th spot is up for grabs depending on the game situation.

[Tr1boy]

During crunch time id actually have kg, pp, lee, terry and either Bradley or rondo. Rondo when he can't buy a jumper should sit in the crunch

[Jon]

I think there's a very good chance that the lineup is Rondo/Terry/Pierce/Green/KG.  

For those who balk at size, keep in mind that Doc was going with Rondo/Bradley/Ray/Pierce/KG at the end of some games last year, which is even smaller.  

Let's also keep in mind that Doc even rocked some Rondo/Ray/Daniels/Pietrus/Bass lineups during the playoffs last year.  

[Interceptor]

Doc's plan for last season was to run KG, Green, Pierce, Rondo, plus that dude we had playing SG. He'll probably do that again this year.

I expect that the guy at the 2 is whoever of Terry (shots for daggers) or Bradley (defense for stops) that we happen to need at the moment. Maybe even Lee if someone is gassed, or we need a little more size.

[Barnhill8]

Thanks for sharing.