We can talk roster all we want, losing back to back games after leading by 20 late in both is a coaching problem
Yes and no. One would argue they should’ve never been up by 20 in the first place. Also, in today’s NBA, a 20 point lead is nothing. The Warriors blow them every week, but that’s also because they have a mediocre coach and Draymond Green.
I do think as a coach it’s your job to protect leads like that, but it’s difficult because when you see it slipping you most likely would just sub in different guys to change the rhythm or pace on any other level of basketball.
The NBA is more star driven and minutes are promised to guys. So if Bradley Beal has missed 6 shots in a row which has lead to a 12-0 run by the other team, you still can’t really take him out without pissing him off and putting your job further on the line. Especially during the regular season.