Amir Johnson remains on the bench and Tyler Hansbrough starts Game 1. Assuming Johnson is fully healthy, Dwane Casey is opting to ride Tyler Hansbrough’s run of form.
First bit of news: Tyler Hansbrough starts in Amir’s place.
— Eric Koreen (@ekoreen) April 18, 2015
Some implications:
- Johnson and Vasquez to get to pair for pick ‘n rolls off the bench
- Better mobility to trap in the starting lineup
- Amir gets to rest up a little to start and be perhaps more available in the fourth
- Less rim protection against John Wall to start the game
