Playing big, talented teams like the Lakers, Celts, Spurs, Orlando presents challenges for us. We can try to match their size so we don't get mauled so badly inside, or we can try to outgun them by going small.
Given our talent level, I think our odds are better with Option 2. If we run Turiaf and/or Moz, we know we're at a disadvantage. Those guys have to play way over their heads just to play their opponents to anything close to a standstill. If we go with our best players, we have a shot at having a good shooting night and just out running and gunning their big guys (we did it against the Spurs).
Still, this all points to what we all acknowledge is our biggest weakness. We need more size with talent. I hate to see these big teams shooting lay-ups and put-backs while we're busting it to get open 20 footers and 3's. It's not a great formula for winning a high percentage of these games. It's probably better than our current alternative -- We contest their post-ups a little better and give up a fewer put backs while we don't even get the open 20 footers and 3's.
All that said, when the shots aren't falling, should MDA adapt mid game? He's shown that's not his way. He believes in the system and doesn't go away from it even though he knows sometimes the guys will have off nights. I'm OK with that in theory, but not sure how I'll feel when/if we're playing meaningful games against these big teams and our speed/quickness isn't making the difference on a given night.