| Re: NY Nicks Nov 21 8pm I don't think you can pin point DET's 2nd quarter meltdown on one player. To me it is Flip's inability to substitute and mix and match his players. He can't take his starters out until the 10 minute mark of the 1st at the earliest. That will be one player more than likely. Tonight he seemed to switch to a zone in both the 1st and 3rd as a way to keep the starters in. When he does take them out he takes them all out and ends up with a group of Flip, AA, Amir, Nazr and Hayes. Between them they have maybe one or two offensive moves and zero chemistry. This group is almost assured of giving a lead back. I believe the 2nd quarter closed with Sheed, Nazr, Rip, Tay and CB. A sub or 2 can play effectively with this unit. |