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I highlighted the parts that I found interesting and some other parts that seems to support the reasons that some of us here on PD have been giving for Tinsley's increases FGAs.
Most notably against the Warriors and Sonics....I don't mind Tinsley ( much less any player that has an advantage over another player through mismatches ) taking more shots. The only problem I have is that he doesn't recognize when to stop shooting IF for whatever reason he's not doing very well. This is especially worse for our starting PG since he is the floor general and has to decide whether he has to shoot or pass the ball. I feel that he should take his shots...and if he continues to hit them ( for one reason or another ) continue to do so....but if for whatever reason...his shots don't drop...then he should hold back and start "creating for others" and try to distribute the ball. Sometimes he's able to recognize this and properly get the rest of the team involved....where he basically makes good decisions......other times...I think we end up seeing Mel-Mel "the Abuser" take over.
About Tinsley being on the floor at the same time as DA....I didn't even realize that Tinsley was playing the SG role...which makes sense given Marquis absense.
I still think that Tinsley is being showcased....but this is indirectly related to the lack of reliable scoring options on the floor given recent injuries to JONeal, Marquis and Murphy coupled with the relatively poor shooting performance by Dunleavy.
Q. Why is (Jamaal) Tinsley putting up so many shots? Does he suddenly have designs on being a shooting guard? Has he given up his pass-first attitude? If so, why? His gifts are his view of the court, the ability to pass the ball, and create. There are plenty of shooters on the team. If Tinsley is going to take on a shooting role, has there been any thought to pairing him in the backcourt with Armstrong and moving Dunleavy to the second unit? (From Daniel in Boca Raton, Fla.)
A. Over the course of this season, Tinsley has averaged 12.5 field goal attempts per game. In the last two games, he's put up 50 shots ? doubling his norm. In his first 46 games, Tinsley attempted at least 20 shots just once. He's done it twice in a row. Is this a trend or an aberration? More likely the latter.
Generally speaking, Tinsley does not view himself as a scorer, preferring to stick to his primary responsibilities of creating and distributing. He has picked his spots on occasion either because of matchups, game flow or team need.
Against the Warriors, it appears he wanted to exploit the absence of Baron Davis. Though backup Monta Ellis is a gifted scorer, he isn't much of a defender. Tinsley was able to get basically any shot he wanted but wasn't able to convert (he was 9-of-24) enough to make that approach effective. Against the Sonics, Tinsley basically took Luke Ridnour out of the game with his regular forays into the lane but again, he shot poorly (10-of-26), including two potential point-blank game-winners on the Pacers' final possession.
He's quite good on the move, so you'll rarely find the coaching staff questioning his decision-making when attacking the basket. Tinsley is not much of a 3-point threat, which is why teams so often tempt him by leaving him open beyond the arc. That temptation, he needs to resist because when he bombs away from long range he's playing into the defense's hands.
With Jermaine O'Neal out of the Seattle game, Tinsley no doubt felt the need to help compensate for the absence of the team's leading scorer. The six-game absence or Marquis Daniels also has had an effect. Without Daniels, the only effective offensive guard with the second unit is Darrell Armstrong. Frequently, Armstrong and Tinsley have been paired in the backcourt, which puts Tinsley at shooting guard. So he has been put in a position that calls for additional offense.
You are correct in assessing Tinsley's primary strengths, which are his greatest value to the team. Because he has the ability to create a shot for himself when plays break down or the shot-clock is running dry, he occasionally is left in a position where he feels he's the best option. Once the team returns to full strength and the new players are fully integrated into the system, it's likely Tinsley will return to his more familiar role.
A. Over the course of this season, Tinsley has averaged 12.5 field goal attempts per game. In the last two games, he's put up 50 shots ? doubling his norm. In his first 46 games, Tinsley attempted at least 20 shots just once. He's done it twice in a row. Is this a trend or an aberration? More likely the latter.
Generally speaking, Tinsley does not view himself as a scorer, preferring to stick to his primary responsibilities of creating and distributing. He has picked his spots on occasion either because of matchups, game flow or team need.
Against the Warriors, it appears he wanted to exploit the absence of Baron Davis. Though backup Monta Ellis is a gifted scorer, he isn't much of a defender. Tinsley was able to get basically any shot he wanted but wasn't able to convert (he was 9-of-24) enough to make that approach effective. Against the Sonics, Tinsley basically took Luke Ridnour out of the game with his regular forays into the lane but again, he shot poorly (10-of-26), including two potential point-blank game-winners on the Pacers' final possession.
He's quite good on the move, so you'll rarely find the coaching staff questioning his decision-making when attacking the basket. Tinsley is not much of a 3-point threat, which is why teams so often tempt him by leaving him open beyond the arc. That temptation, he needs to resist because when he bombs away from long range he's playing into the defense's hands.
With Jermaine O'Neal out of the Seattle game, Tinsley no doubt felt the need to help compensate for the absence of the team's leading scorer. The six-game absence or Marquis Daniels also has had an effect. Without Daniels, the only effective offensive guard with the second unit is Darrell Armstrong. Frequently, Armstrong and Tinsley have been paired in the backcourt, which puts Tinsley at shooting guard. So he has been put in a position that calls for additional offense.
You are correct in assessing Tinsley's primary strengths, which are his greatest value to the team. Because he has the ability to create a shot for himself when plays break down or the shot-clock is running dry, he occasionally is left in a position where he feels he's the best option. Once the team returns to full strength and the new players are fully integrated into the system, it's likely Tinsley will return to his more familiar role.
Most notably against the Warriors and Sonics....I don't mind Tinsley ( much less any player that has an advantage over another player through mismatches ) taking more shots. The only problem I have is that he doesn't recognize when to stop shooting IF for whatever reason he's not doing very well. This is especially worse for our starting PG since he is the floor general and has to decide whether he has to shoot or pass the ball. I feel that he should take his shots...and if he continues to hit them ( for one reason or another ) continue to do so....but if for whatever reason...his shots don't drop...then he should hold back and start "creating for others" and try to distribute the ball. Sometimes he's able to recognize this and properly get the rest of the team involved....where he basically makes good decisions......other times...I think we end up seeing Mel-Mel "the Abuser" take over.
About Tinsley being on the floor at the same time as DA....I didn't even realize that Tinsley was playing the SG role...which makes sense given Marquis absense.
I still think that Tinsley is being showcased....but this is indirectly related to the lack of reliable scoring options on the floor given recent injuries to JONeal, Marquis and Murphy coupled with the relatively poor shooting performance by Dunleavy.
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