Eli5: Why do basketball coaches pull their best players when they have 3 or 4 fouls?

Question

Why not just let them play for as long as they can and then adjust to missing that player when they foul out with 5 fouls?

In: Other

Answer 1

There is a high probability they will get targeted on defense and foul out. You want your best players to be able to finish the game to give your team the best chance of winning.