Originally Posted by
Pelicanidae
When looking at shot charts, a few things come up which are notable. First, Ingram only took 2 shots all game within 5 feet of the hope. That's bad. It's a sign that he was having trouble creating separation and space when driving, which I think we all recognised while watching. His handle isn't tight enough to really stand up against disciplined, lengthy defenders and that's why people like Tatum (a very strong defender) gave him trouble. Similarly, his long legs and heavy feet create issues when trying to adjust momentum in small areas which stymies his in-paint fluidity. When he gets crowded like he did tonight, it creates issues and sometimes this deters him. That's what we saw tonight: very few at-rim attempts.