Popp sits stars against Denver

by illantari on Feb 3, 2009 10:25 PM EST

Was just wondering what everyone thought about this. Ginobli has an injury, TD might be kinda old so maybe you'd rest him after the first night of a back to back went into overtime, but I'm not sure what's going on with Parker.

On the one hand, it's at that time of the season where every team is plagued with something or another, be it injuries, or the flu like the Cs. Giving your main players the night off may be better in the long run. On the other hand, it's against conference rivals the Nuggets, who are a very strong team with Billups and Melo back, and you would think the Spurs would relish the chance to catch up to the Lakers a bit now that Bynum is out. Granted, the Nuggets are 2 games back, so tonight won't actually change the standings, but it doesn't exactly help the Spurs either.

So, good idea? Bad idea? Should be tried with the Celtics sometime?

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To heck with Pop. I need Manu for my fantasy team.

by RebusRankin on Feb 3, 2009 10:27 PM EST reply actions

I could see doing it against a lesser opponent, if for no other reason than to give some of your secondary players a bit more experience playing in a different setting. Different guys respond differently to the various roles they have to play; there may be some value in some of the role players having a bit of experience playing as a starter, or against other teams’ front-line players instead of backups.

With that said – one game can easily make the difference between being at home or on the road during the playoffs. As was noted elsewhere, the Spurs have historically been about a .500 ballclub on the road in the playoffs, but much better than that at home.

by theBird on Feb 4, 2009 11:50 AM EST reply actions

a 500 club on the road in the playoffs is a team that is dangerous. That means you only have to win 2 out of three at home.

by Wide Load on Feb 4, 2009 5:11 PM EST reply actions

Still, that just shows the value of home court advantage; if you win 3/4 at home but only 2/4 on the road, don’t throw away mid-season games! Do whatever you can to secure homecourt.

by theBird on Feb 4, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions

Sue Pop!

He’s tortuously interfering with the Trail Blazers chances of achieving a better playoffs seed and a divisional title! Oh, and perspective economic opportunities as well. I smell litigation without limitation!

by cordobes on Feb 4, 2009 6:38 PM EST reply actions