Petro starting allows the Hawks to matchup in the frontcourt nicely and rebound strongly. Josh Smith moved to the 3 spot to take on George and it opens up the game for Horford at the 4 to attack the glass, which he can do against West. George had much more difficulty in Game 3 as a result of this small lineup alteration.
Removing Korver and his defensive liability from the starting lineup cannot be understated. He is much better suited(in this series) coming off the bench and providing solid minutes.
Yes, Petro is, no doubt, important to the Hawks' rotation in this series. This is a tight 8-9 man rotation for each team, thereby making every player crucial in some regard.
If you truly believe 15 minutes of gametime in a 48 minute affair is inconsequential, you did not watch Game 3. You are missing the point, not I.
Good luck tonight scalabrine.
If you truly believe 15 minutes of gametime in a 48 minute affair is inconsequential, you did not watch Game 3. You are missing the point, not I.
Then you must know that Game 3 was decided by halftime. Petro started and played during a crucial 18-0 run in the 1st half that walled the game off. He allowed the Hawks to defensivley maneuver their players into the best spots to matchup with Indy. It was the key adjustment made by Drew.
Just because someone plays "only" 15 minutes doesn't mean he can't have a meaningful impact and the other minutes are automatically filled with inferior play. Korver stretches the floor and needs to get 20-25 minutes. Do you really expect Petro to play 30-35 minutes, given his limited offense? Perhaps you should advise Coach Drew.
Indiana wil WIN. Everybody is banking on this "statistic"and it will bite them in the "posterior". You watch Indiana put a hurting on ATL...5 year stat and all...It happens all the time...Look at the Lakers...They hadn't been swept since 1967 or something like that, and guess what happened tonight? Got one right up their A**! Good luck Mellow..I think you are right.
The Lakers were swept by the Mavericks two years ago. Nice try though
Petro starting allows the Hawks to matchup in the frontcourt nicely and rebound strongly. Josh Smith moved to the 3 spot to take on George and it opens up the game for Horford at the 4 to attack the glass, which he can do against West. George had much more difficulty in Game 3 as a result of this small lineup alteration.
Removing Korver and his defensive liability from the starting lineup cannot be understated. He is much better suited(in this series) coming off the bench and providing solid minutes.
Yes, Petro is, no doubt, important to the Hawks' rotation in this series. This is a tight 8-9 man rotation for each team, thereby making every player crucial in some regard.
Then you must know that Game 3 was decided by halftime. Petro started and played during a crucial 18-0 run in the 1st half that walled the game off. He allowed the Hawks to defensivley maneuver their players into the best spots to matchup with Indy. It was the key adjustment made by Drew.
Just because someone plays "only" 15 minutes doesn't mean he can't have a meaningful impact and the other minutes are automatically filled with inferior play. Korver stretches the floor and needs to get 20-25 minutes. Do you really expect Petro to play 30-35 minutes, given his limited offense? Perhaps you should advise Coach Drew.
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