This team doesn't care enough

[PapaG]

I hate to see massive deficits as much as the next guy, but I mostly chalk it up to talent deficiency. Either A) because the starters know they have to pace themselves somewhat so there's something left in the tank at the end because their relief is so poor or B) the bench surrenders a lead faster than a French infantryman.

I was told in another thread by some S2 posters that there isn't any difference between playing 32 minutes compared to 40 minutes.

Of course, what nobody pointed out in that thread was that if that is the case, why not just play your best five 48 minutes?

 

[MickZagger]

^ somebody get this guy butter. He's on a roll

 

[jlprk]

Let's calculate what it will take to keep our top-12 protected draft pick. Currently, the 12th-worst team is .436 (the Lakers). To get to .436 (35 wins and 47 losses) we have to go 15-27 (.357) the rest of the season.

We are .500 (20-20) after 5 straight losses. To play .357 will require at least 2 key injuries. It's too late for the Master Plan to retain our draft pick.

Hollinger shadows me, then takes credit for my ideas. He currently predicts we will go 35-47, exactly what I said above that we need. Maybe his prediction will change tomorrow

http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds