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Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

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  • Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

    Y'all know its true. The man has ice water in his veins.



  • #2
    Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

    Change his name to Mel Mel the Leader.

    Did you see that dumb *** tech he got for going into triple threat and not even touching Rodriguez? He stood strong though and we persevered.

    50/50
    You Got The Tony!!!!!!

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    • #3
      Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

      I don't even care about his shooting anymore. As long as he's making them when they count then the rest is irrelevant. A few of his turnovers tonight weren't his fault, but he still needs to cut down on those. But overall the dude should be nicknamed "The Motor" instead of Mel Mel.

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      • #4
        Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

        The Tinsley stat watch:
        13.8 ppg
        8.3 apg
        4.5 rpg

        Looks like we have our point guard right now.

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        • #5
          Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

          The turnovers didn't bother me in this one, and I'm one of the biggest Jamaal supporters you'll find. However, even though we got the win and he iced it doesn't excuse him taking bad 3-pointers. I didn't have a problem with the first 2 he took in the first quarter, those were good looks and halfway down before they came out. But in the 4th quarter, he killed the movement of our offense with some bad contested 3s.

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          • #6
            Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

            JT is playing very well. Although it could be simply because he doesn't have to defer to anybody (particularly JO), so he's free to show all aspects of his game again and isn't afraid to let his instincts take over.

            We can't ask for much more as of late.

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            • #7
              Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

              Originally posted by TheDoddage View Post
              The Tinsley stat watch:
              13.8 ppg
              8.3 apg
              4.5 rpg

              Looks like we have our point guard right now.
              Don't forget all the deflections and steals he has had. I'm pretty sure now that we are playing up tempo basketball, we wont be seeing any more "sinusitis" and "sore elbow."

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              • #8
                Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                This is the Tinman that was my favorite Pacer several years back .

                Good to see he's still alive. I had pretty much given up on him. Still have to see it over a longer period before I'm completely comfortable with him again, but he's doing what I want him to do now. Only some of his shot selection is questionable and his defence isn't super, but it's atleast acceptable for the time beying.

                Regards,

                Mourning
                2012 PD ABA Fantasy Keeper League Champion, sports.ws

                2011 PD ABA Fantasy Keeper League Champion, sports.ws

                2006 PD ABA Fantasy League runner up, sports.ws

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                • #9
                  Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                  I've been as critical of Tinsley as anyone over the years - sometimes very harshly. But I have never, ever, ever questioned his mental toughness or his self confidence.
                  Although I have perhaps said he has too much of both for his own good. - but I know he doesn't coward under pressure.

                  One thing that is clear is if you are going to have Tinsley as the point guard on your team (I'm thinking as the coach) you have to live with his turnovers, you have to live with his missed shots and bad shots - you have to allow him to play his game - you have to allow him to gamble defensively (a little) you have to allow him to be him - otherwise he isn't very effective.

                  He still drives me crazy, his defense just isn't as good as I would like, he makes dumb decisions way too often, and he still gets into personal battles from time to time, but he is all we have, and I can overlook a lot of his turnovers because he's trying to make things happen. Kidd and Nash often lead the league in turnovers for point guards - but no one ever complains because they create so much.
                  Last edited by Unclebuck; 11-29-2007, 11:15 AM.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                    Kidd and . . . . ????
                    "Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." —Kevin Pritchard press conference

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                    • #11
                      Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                      While a couple of those three's were in and out, a majority of the misses were the wrong shot to take. He's taking them because he's open, but he's open for a reason. I'm sure the scouting report on him is very clear on that. I know JOB would rather the guys take 3s rather than long 2s, but I think JT needs to be an exception. He's so creative, I'd much rather see him attack and create (for himself or elsewhere) than take the shot just because he's open. Unless it greatly improves, I would think that discussion is going to have to happen at some point. 1-8, ouch. I'd much rather see a 0-3, 1-2 type of 3pt stat line from him. Eight is way too many.

                      It's been my only gripe so far of his game. I think the turnovers will decrease as we go. Lineups and rotations haven't been figured out, yet and guys are still learning eachother.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                        Originally posted by Isaac View Post
                        The turnovers didn't bother me in this one, and I'm one of the biggest Jamaal supporters you'll find. However, even though we got the win and he iced it doesn't excuse him taking bad 3-pointers. I didn't have a problem with the first 2 he took in the first quarter, those were good looks and halfway down before they came out. But in the 4th quarter, he killed the movement of our offense with some bad contested 3s.
                        Ditto. I don't think I ever want to see another game where he takes 8 three-point shots. He's 29% behind the line for pete's sake. He had way too many turnovers as well. However, I have to give a lot of credit to Tinsley for coming through in the clutch and Obie for leaving him in the game.

                        After that last forced 3 point shot that Tinsley missed, the camera cut to Obie (I was watching on League Pass so it was the Portland telecast) and he just rolled his eyes and shook his head. I thought for sure he was going to yank him. He even looked over at the bench for a couple of seconds as if he was going to make a substitution. He even had an opportunity to substitute because of a dead ball situation. Instead he left him in the game and a couple of plays later Tinsley got that steal and assist to Kareem Rush for the go ahead layup and he was solid the rest of the way.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                          Originally posted by TheDoddage View Post
                          The Tinsley stat watch:
                          13.8 ppg
                          8.3 apg
                          4.5 rpg

                          Looks like we have our point guard right now.
                          1.8 steals per game.
                          38% shooting on 13.5 attempts per game.
                          26% 3pt shooting on 4 attempts per game.
                          8th in the NBA in TO at 3.6 per game.

                          If we're doing a stat watch, lets get them all in there.

                          I do, however, think that he's playing the best basketball of his career this year.
                          Last edited by OakMoses; 11-29-2007, 02:29 PM. Reason: Incorrect form of there.
                          "A man with no belly has no appetite for life."

                          - Salman Rushdie

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                          • #14
                            Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                            I'm gonna wait a while on Jamaal. There's just been too much over the years to jump on his bandwagon right now for me - especially 4th quarter free throws. I'll check back in February.
                            The best exercise of the human heart is reaching down and picking someone else up.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Jamaal Tinsley is clutch

                              he was very good at the final but he did take some shots that were real iffy but u take the good and the bad because at least right now the good is outweighing the bad....on a side note didnt the rim seem to make the ball bounce like crazy nothing like i have seen its like they were playing with one of those bouncy balls

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