OAKLAND, Calif. Twelve days ago, the Astros allayed a fretting fanbase with a one-run victory against the Athletics and starter Frankie Montas at Minute Maid Park.
D'Antoni, who had become severely dehydrated, had shown marked improvement on Monday, leading to hopes that he would be released.
"A lot of times they're just going to have four ball-handlers out there," Donovan said. "Especially on the wings spots, when they sub, they'll bring in (Austin) Rivers and (Danuel) House. They can use (Gerald) Green if they want to. You have Chris Paul. You have (Eric) Gordon.