Mavs Moneyball has compiled all kinds of stats from the Mavericks' first round series with the Blazers. Lots of interesting numbers - check them out here.
↵Some interesting observations in conclusion:
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- In the possessions without LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland posted an EffDiff of +47.85 (DefEff: 62.56). Dallas shot only 21.15% and was outscored 32-60. ↵
- Dirk Nowitzki's impact while on the floor: +26.83 EffDiff; +9.39 FG%; +19.53 3FG% ↵
- Dallas Assist/Turnover-Ratio was only 1.16 with Jose Barea on the floor ↵
- Brendan Haywood's defensive impact: -3.47 DefEff; -4.64 oFG%; -5.94 o3FG% ↵
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MMB also has a post with good evidence that the Mavs live and die by the three.
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