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Maybe Doc was right...

I bashed Doc Rivers for saying that a rotation wasn't needed but Don Nelson's rolled out six different starting lineups in seven games and hasn't played the same starting lineup in two consecutive games. Despite this madness, he has the Warriors at 4 - 3.

ellis_180_060417.jpgHere's how the Warriors have started each game:
Lakers (L): Davis/Richardson/Pietrus/Dunleavy/Murphy
Blazers (W): Davis/Richardson/Dunleavy/Murphy/Foyle
Jazz (L): Davis/Richardson/Dunleavy/Murphy/Biedrins
Mavericks (W): Davis/Richardson/Pietrus/Murphy/Biedrins
Hornets (L): Davis/Richardson/Dunleavy/Murphy/Biedrins
Hornets (W): Davis/Ellis/Pietrus/Barnes/Murphy
Pistons (W): Davis/Ellis/Richardson/Murphy/Biedrins
Raptors (W): Davis/Ellis/Richardson/Pietrus/Biedrins

Baron's started every games and Jason Richardson only sat out when he was injured one game. Monta Ellis apparently scored points in his time replacing Richardson since he's been in the starting lineup since. I'd love to go after this guy. The Warriors will be facing a dilemma this offseason because if they resign Pietrus next year, they'll be dancing on the luxury tax line. If Chris Mullin doesn't play his cards right, Ellis could become the next Gilbert Arenas. Meanwhile, I know that Nellie loves him but the team is 1 - 3 with Mike Dunleavy Jr. starting. Let's all agree that he is an 8th or 9th man.

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