1.
M. Morris Sr., .E. Payton, .J. Randle, .B. Portis, .R. Barrett ---->35 net in 37 minutes 135off/100def rating
2.
B. Portis, .D. Smith Jr., .D. Dotson, .K. Knox II, .M. Robinson -->3.5 net in 39 minutes 98.9off/95.3def
3.
M. Morris Sr., .E. Payton, .J. Randle, .M. Robinson, .R. Barrett -> -1.4 net in 102 minutes 100off/101.4def
(this is our 2nd most used linueup by minutes played together)
Which lineup has played more than 102 minutes this year?
Only this one:
T. Gibson, .M. Morris Sr., .J. Randle, .F. Ntilikina, .R. Barrett - -6.6 net in 228 minutes played and a 104.6off/111.2 defensive rating. This explains why we routinely give up 111+ ppg.
Now if you substitute Elf for Frank as Miller just did you get:
T. Gibson, .M. Morris Sr., .E. Payton, .J. Randle, .R. Barrett - -16 net in 43 minutes
The reason being is this unit cannot score at all (83.7off) . But it is very good defensively (100def).
So Elf in for Frank and you're 11 pts better defensively with the starters. But scoring less thus far.
Minimum cut-off 24 minutes played
https://stats.nba.com/lineups/advanced/?Season=2019-20&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&TeamID=1610612752&sort=MIN&dir=1&CF=MIN*GE*24The interesting player is Portis appearing in our only 2 positive lineups.
The caveat being these two are our 6th and 7th most used lineups respectively.
Perhaps starting Bobby for a few games is worth a looksee. BUT be careful who you start with him. He is also part of our WORST unit
This group is our 4th most used lineup and it sucks;
M. Morris Sr., .J. Randle, .B. Portis, .F. Ntilikina, .R. Barrett in 59 minutes is -32.1 net 81.6off/113.7def
Portis and Payton or DSJ are positive lineups. Portis and Frank doesn't work together.