That is why in key moments that require scoring, Erik Spoelstra would switch in Stephen Jackson to ensure the team could secure three or four critical points in a game!
Clearly, the tactic worked in this round.
Although Milicic scored 2 points, the Warriors responded with a 3-pointer.
In back-and-forth play, the Warriors extended their lead to 5 points!
After another round, Milicic wanted to post up again, but Roger anticipated the Pistons' action, stepped into the passing lane early, and intercepted the ball.
Stephen Jackson is indeed easily targeted, but Spoelstra is gambling, betting that the Pistons can't successfully post up on Stephen Jackson every round.
The Pistons' defense is obviously gambling too, consistently throwing defensive resources at Roger during his drives, completely ignoring the three-point line in a gamble on the Warriors' outside shooting percentage.
Betting, entanglements, targeting, and risking it all—this is the essence of the playoffs.
