A: Or could it be that it is the best way to utilize a deep, diverse roster? The one thing about the way this roster has been constructed is that there very much could be different horses for different courses. For example, don't you think there would have been questions if Erik Spoelstra instead insisted on staying small against Pau Gasol and LaMarcus Aldridge? I agree that you don't want to make it appear that the opposition is dictating your approach. But you know what dictates approaches? Premier talent. And the Spurs entered with that in their power rotation. I would be more concerned about lineup changes if Spoelstra were to yank Hassan Whiteside from the lineup because an opponent was going small. Again, you don't shy from your positions of strength. And all of this comes down to Hassan's injury absence in the first place. Yes, continuity counts for plenty. But Hassan's absence has removed that from the equation, anyway. In this case, I believe the lineup change was proactive instead of reactive. And there is nothing wrong with that. As it is, Spoelstra said he might have to continue to mix and match as long as Hassan is out.