I think a lot of the speculation in this long thread can be cleared up by this tweet that was sent Monday evening:
Travis Hines @TravisHines21 Mar 2
Bryce Dejean-Jones not playing in the second half was a hot-hand decision, Fred Hoiberg said.
Travis Hines @TravisHines21 Mar 2
Bryce Dejean-Jones not playing in the second half was a hot-hand decision, Fred Hoiberg said.