They play the Grizzlies on Saturday. Makes more sense to have them fully rested for that game (against one of the best teams) than at half strength against both the Heat and Grizzlies, no?
I agree with needing to be at full strength to play the grizz. But why not rest them last night against a bum ass magic roster, play his best players tonight, then take friday off?

So your argument is "it's not in the best interest of the NBA as a business therefore it shouldn't be allowed." Okay, so should we now ban benching players when they're already locked into their playoff spot or tanking to play a preferred first round opponent?



