Time for the Big 3 to Circle the Wagons

Tonight's game against the New Jersey Nets promises to be a Barn Burner.

Here is why I am concerned:

• Division Rival


• Second of back-to backs


• #5 played 38 minutes last night


• #34 played 37 minutes last night


• #20 played 35 minutes last night


• Two players down


• Youth and inexperience asked to fill in (Powe, Davis, Pruitt, BWall)


• We haven't lost yet


• We haven't played a bad game yet


• Doc may not coach the game or may arrive late

Here is why I am not concerned:

• KG seems intent on not losing a game this year


• The Big Three's first test of the season will have them jacked


• Eddie House's first game against the team that let him get away


• Doc's presence or absence will bring the team together

Here are my questions:

• Who will be asked to step up off the bench?


• Who will answer the bell?


• Who won't?


• Can the Big Three impose continue to Impose their Will (my favorite TimDuncanism) on opponents under these circumstances?

Here is my variable:

Rajon Rondo--If he can have a big game and do anything to neutralize Kidd, the rest will be left to Mssrs #5, #20 and #34.

I can't help but wonder what the OTHER BIG THREE--Patton, Eisenhower, and Bradley-- would do.