Allen last year played 35.9 mins per game; So far this year, 35.8
Pierce last year played 35.9; This season 36.7
KG last year 32.8, This year; 33.0
Pierce has the biggest spike in minutes; Well, less than a minute on average really. 0.8 minutes is equivalent to 48 seconds more per game. KG is averaging 12 seconds more per game. Allen, six seconds less( and it shows too. Doesn't he seem to have more spring in his step this season?).
The old starters playing more minutes this year attack is what I would classify as "grasping at straws:, or more accurately "untrue".
Maybe this Kurt has a point. The C's were so wiped out from the Hawks and Cavs series last year that they were barely able to mop the floor with the Pistons and LA.
I will concede though that the 26-2 start isn't any kind of championship guarantee, as I recall the Pistons and Mavs getting off to blazing starts ( maybe not this hot ) and burning out in the playoffs. I attribute both of those flameouts more to matchup problems with the Heat and Warriors respectively rather than fatigue.
I can see Lebron being a matchup problem come May. The Lakers team? Eh.
Plus Kobe's like, 40 isn't he? I'm pretty sure that's true if you look it up.