Another reason why Gortat needs to start

[BC867]

Paul Coro reports that Gortat will start 2nd halves from now on

You're getting there, Alvin. He actually announced it, via the announcers, before our last game, when it began.

I hope it means that Marcin won't play 18 straight minutes in first halves either.

http://www.azcentral.com/members/Blog/PaulCoro/121929

 

[ninous26]

anyony know if they'll rest nash? I sure hope so.

 

[cemkage]

Interesting thread. Learned a lot from here, in fact some info were like news for me.

 

[BC867]

Interesting thread. Learned a lot from here, in fact some info were like news for me.

It became even more interesting when Gentry's plan to start Gortat in the 3rd quarter from now on lasted only two games.

A pretty bad reflection on a coach's (lack of) commitment to his own decision.

 

[sunsfan88]

Gortat has tied a 26-year-old Suns record for most double-doubles by a reserve. Maurice Lucas set the mark with 15 in 1984-85.

 

[Gwindor]

Gortat has tied a 26-year-old Suns record for most double-doubles by a reserve. Maurice Lucas set the mark with 15 in 1984-85.

Heh... Maybe the reason why he plays from bench is that Suns just want him to set new record before they will start him over Lopez

Oh... no, wait... Gentry don't wanna mess with Lopez self-confidence. Well... I partly can understand this - with a little less confidence Lopez may be scared not only to catch the ball on P&R or rebs like he is doing now, but he may be to scared for even trying to touch it..

 

[dziki]

Now he should break the record of wins-in-the-row to take this team into the playoffs. With or without victims.

 

[edukator1]

Gortat has tied a 26-year-old Suns record for most double-doubles by a reserve. Maurice Lucas set the mark with 15 in 1984-85.

 

[edukator1]

I've hope so that he can beat this all time record against LA

 

[edukator1]

I'm just thinking....
In last game against LA Gortat was a starter C.
Maybe Gentry will do it again to stop Gasol

 

[desertdawg]

I'm just thinking....
In last game against LA Gortat was a starter C.
Maybe Gentry will do it again to stop Gasol

One can only hope. If LOLopez starts, I'll just assume we aren't even trying to win. Gortat is the only center we have that plays consistent defense.

I really am hoping Gentry will start Gortat and rest him like he has in the second half of these later games.

The Lakers are simply too good, I don't see us losing early and then winning. We need to play smart B-ball tonight, that means Lopez should play about 10 minutes, 5 towards the end of the 1st quarter, and another 5 minutes toward the end of the 3rd. We can leave Slowpez in there longer if he is playing well.
Anyone who says... "It doesn't matter who we start at center." needs to pay attention tonight. Every minute of this game is important, and so is the start and the finish.

 

[edukator1]

One can only hope. If LOLopez starts, I'll just assume we aren't even trying to win. Gortat is the only center we have that plays consistent defense.

I really am hoping Gentry will start Gortat and rest him like he has in the second half of these later games.

The Lakers are simply too good, I don't see us losing early and then winning. We need to play smart B-ball tonight, that means Lopez should play about 10 minutes, 5 towards the end of the 1st quarter, and another 5 minutes toward the end of the 3rd. We can leave Slowpez in there longer if he is playing well.
Anyone who says... "It doesn't matter who we start at center." needs to pay attention tonight. Every minute of this game is important, and so is the start and the finish.

 

[BC867]

I'm just thinking....
In last game against LA Gortat was a starter C.
Maybe Gentry will do it again to stop Gasol

Only if he's thinking, too.

 

[sunsfan88]

I think we should really think about having Abdul-Jabbar work with Gortat. He did wonders for Bynum and recently said he wishes he could have worked with D12. We should try to persuade him to come here and be an assistant or somethin.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/212482/Abdul_Jabbar_Wishes_He_Could_Have_Worked_With_Dwight