Vogel may be getting himself fired in this game. The Heat defense is great but Indy's offense is pitiful. How hard is it to run a cross screen to get a mismatch in the post with West or Hibbert being guarded by a smaller guy. And only NOW, down 15 with 2:30 left, does Vogel go small to match Miami. Did they even once try to post up Bron when he was guarding West?
Mike
I agree, but worse than that they never took advantage of Lewis in the post. Or Allen on the perimeter when he's matched up against either Stephenson or George. Or Cole in the post when he's covering Stephenson.
This high pick and roll is playing right into the Heat's hands because they're doubling the ball handler and now Hibbert or West is forced to create while rolling to the basket. I'd rather keep Hibbert and West on the blocks and swing the ball to create open looks or take advantage of the fronting defender.
Vogel is flat out getting out coached by Spo. That turnover fest to end the 2Q was inexcusable.
