In December, he’s shooting 53% from the field and an even better 55% from 3-point range. Despite moving to the starting lineup, he’s using more possessions than he did in October and November, and he’s averaging about 14 points and six assists per game. As he’s turned his season around, so have the Jazz, winning eight of their last 10.
So what’s the key to his success? Jazz coach Quin Snyder credits Ingles’ ability to handle how teams are guarding him. In last year’s playoffs, the Houston Rockets sat on Ingles’ left shoulder all series long, and he really struggled to create when forced to go to his right around screens.