Jermaine O’Neal and Jamaal Tinsley are off to outstanding starts in December. Jermaine O’Neal is finally looking like his old self this month. In 3 games this month he is averaging 33.0 minutes, 21.7 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steal and 1.7 blocks per game. Jamaal Tinsley has been one of the best point guards in the NBA so far in December. In 3 games he has averaged 38.3 minutes, 22.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 9.7 assists and 2.3 steals per game. If these guys both keep playing like they are right now the Pacers could be a surprise team in the NBA this season.