Ajinca wasn't in their to draw the Spurs out of their defensive scheme of packing the paint. Popovich isn't an idiot, and I don't expect Carlisle thinks that he's one, either. Ajinca was in there because he was the only option at backup center (i.e., shotblocking presence) with the ability to take what the Spurs' defense was willing to concede.
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"He's coming off the bench aggressive right away, looking for his shot. If he has any daylight, we need him to shoot the ball. We know it's going in."
-Dirk Nowitzki on Jason Terry, after JET's 16 point 4th quarter against the Pacers.
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