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Given the poor defensive effort this season and the line about not watching film I’m guessing there is some truth to Malone having lost the locker room at least partially.

If that’s the case and given their poor play post all star break they might think it’s not looking good, especially if Murray’s hamstring is going to be an issue still.

They probably figured they might as well try Adelman at head coach to see how he might fit in any future plans and sometimes a shakeup at coach does jolt the players but I don't think you can really get an accurate idea of his abilities given how late he’s taking over but I’m guessing that’s their logic.