<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle didn't waste time solving a potential point guard logjam created by Jamaal Tinsley's return. Carlisle said after Monday's victory against Orlando that he plans to use a two-man rotation. Which two? Anthony Johnson, the not-flashy, but steady player and Tinsley, the most talented of the three. Carlisle's decision leaves Sarunas Jasikevicius, whom team president Larry Bird referred to as the best player in Europe, and his $4 million a year salary on the bench. Carlisle said the Pacers are "much stronger" with Tinsley back. "It's clear off the last few games that he's a difference maker for us," Carlisle said. "I'm not going to look to play three guys just to play three guys. I'm going to look to try to have a rotation where guys can be comfortable. But you have to be accountable and play your minutes hard. Otherwise there are good players behind you; that's the fact. Our point position hasn't been this strong in a long time. It's good news for us." Carlisle's decision was easy after looking at the trio's production lately. Jasikevicius has struggled. Since scoring 14 points and handing out a career-high 11 assists while filling for the injured Johnson on March 1, Jasikevicius is shooting 36.7 percent and has had just 10 assists in the past six games. He didn't play Monday -- the first time that has happened. It appears Jasikevicius will go from being the Pacers' prized free agent signing last summer to the third point guard. "I don't have anything to say other than I have to deal with it," he said Monday. When asked if he plans to stay mentally and physically ready for his next opportunity, Jasikevicius said, "I'll do my best; we'll see."</div> Source
