What’s going on with Haliburton lately? I couldn’t watch the Dallas game yesterday, but noticed Tyrese only played 15 minutes.
Is he just not playing well, in the coach’s doghouse, or injured?
I’ve searched the news I can find online and can’t find out why.
Hope you guys can give me some insight.
I’m also concerned that at this pace he may not get the Rookie of the Year award, which would be huge for the Kings.
I have no idea why he only played 15 min last game, but that was clearly an aberration. Actually, my guess is that the Kings were playing very well and Walton has shown that he's very willing to ride the hot hands both in terms of individuals and units. I didn't see the first 3 quarters but note that Buddy also didn't get back in the game after a poor shooting start.
The previous 10 games TH's been right at his season average of 30 mpg, which I think is about right for the rook. He's taking slightly fewer 3's, probably because he's a bit off his overall proficiency there. We can hold Luke accountable for plenty of things; I don't see TH's recent regression as one of them.
I don't mind Ball getting ROY, albeit in 40 games; he was phenomenal. And our guy has received plenty of kudos. Hard to see why the difference between him getting/not getting ROY would be "huge" for the Kings.
I absolutely WOULD mind Edwards getting it because he's not deserving. Highlight reel plays are awesome, but ... seriously? The only other thing that could recommend him is his 18.1 ppg vs Ty's 12.6. But he's also taking 6 more shots PER game while shooting 39.7% overall and 32% from 3. TH: 47.3%/41.1%. That's not close. Also hard to make the case for Edwards on their respective defensive merits.