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What the Celtics really did was shorten their bench. They only played 7 players, really. The defensively challenged Korver would go out there whenever Ojeleye did because then they could hide Korver.
By going just seven deep, there wasn't really anyone Korver could guard. I guess it messed up their rotations also, but that's on them for being stupid. It's their choice whether to put Korver out there for the offense he can provide, while risking getting burnt defensively.
The 76ers learned, though, with Belinelli, that putting in a three point shooter who is a terrible defender for long stretches can result in paying a HIGH price. Because the Celtics are so good at moving the ball and because they don't focus on one or two guys to do their scoring -- with all their players an offensive threat -- there is nowhere to hide a bad defender.
Belinelli was repeatedly benched because the C's would pick and then iso whoever Belinelli was guarding and torch the guy.
So it's a pick-your-poison situation. Not sure if Korver is as bad defensively as Belinelli, but he isn't good, and you've got to make some tough choices.
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