"Tyler Hansbrough definitely didn't disappoint in his first game.
The rookie out of North Carolina doesn't look for style points when he plays.
He just wants to get the job done.
Hansbrough looked like a fullback when bullied his way to the basket for 13 points and five rebounds in 14 minutes. Coach Jim O'Brien said before the game that Hansbrough wouldn't play more than 16 minutes.
The stat that stood out was the 10 free throw attempts.
Hansbrough's either going to get called for an offensive foul or he's going to get fouled when he goes up for a shot in the paint.
"I had a couple of jitters with it being my first time on the NBA stage," Hansbrough said. "I got to attack the rim, I was aggressive and I got to the foul line. I think I can keep improving.""