I won't miss this type of scenario played out numerous times during Doc's era.
The team is down by 12 with 4 minutes to go in the 3rd. The second team starts coming in. They take over the game by out-hustling the other team and remarkably the Celtics are up by 8 with 7-8 minutes to go in the game.
Now, with the clock winding down what is the most important task Doc feels he must accomplish?
A. WIN THE GAME and keep in part or all of the second team? Or,
B. Please the veterans and let them back in to blow the lead and the game.