IN THE CLUTCH
Quote:
The Mavericks had 16 regular-season games in which they were tied or trailing by up to three points during the final minute of regulation or overtime. A look at the individual performances during the final minute in those games:
Player FGM-FGA Pts.
Steve Nash 8-14 22
Dirk Nowitzki 4-8 13
Antoine Walker 4-11 10
Travis Best 2-3 6
Shawn Bradley 2-2 4
Marquis Daniels 1-3 2
Josh Howard 0-1 2
Antawn Jamison 1-5 2
Eduardo Najera 1-1 2
Michael Finley 0-5 1
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These are the stats that were connected to the article but weren't posted in this thread. I'd say these stats are VERY pertinent. Lesson:
Don't go to Fin in the last minute. Nellie admitted he did go to Fin, then defended it as a play that has worked, even though these stats show he is in error.