The 4th quarter is when we've traditionally become our most ISO heavy, and Russell doesn't have the skill-set to dependably take over a game by himself in the 4th, that's to say there are enough effective ways for a defense to limit his abilities and force other players to win the game…many times, it doesn't matter what you try, KD will put the ball in the basket. OKC has largely relied on using that, and Russ has been afforded opportunities from KD's presence he will not be afforded these next 6 weeks.

If nothing else, this will be a chance for the entire team, more so than when Russ was out of the lineup, to learn how to play effectively late in the game.