Del Harris analyzed Zhang Hao's thinking and the possible effects correctly, but there were some discrepancies in the goals they wanted to achieve.
Zhang Hao wanted to do what he does best—exhaust the opponent's core player!
In the current situation, Olajuwon taking breaks and playing intermittently while maintaining his combat effectiveness when he's on the court means that even if the Lakers gain some lead, the Rockets still have a high chance to catch up whenever Olajuwon teams up with Cassell or Drexler.
As a player, Zhang Hao isn't as optimistic about the game as Del Harris.
It's not that Del Harris is wrong; as a head coach, once he sets up a rotation or tactic, he must have confidence himself before he can instill confidence in his players.
