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Originally posted by: 4cwebb
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Originally posted by: bogey
It may be unlikely that they get similar averages, but it is reasonable to assume they will produce at or near their career averages or last seasons results. Besides, you need a point of reference.
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If they had a line for that in Vegas, I'd take that bet. I doubt either player will average the number of points that he averaged last season. Plus, that discounts the fact that Dirk seems to be the type of scorer that can average close to or over 28 points a game if he gets more shots.
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OK lowball view:
Mavs gain 6.9 points from Wallace and loose 10.3 pts from Fin and 12.5 points from Walker. That equals a negative 15.6 points a game.
Now Mavs gain 13.5 rebounds per game from Wallace but loose 6.8 rebounds from Fin and 8.2 rebounds from Walker. That equals a negative 1.5 rebounds per game.
Let's say that we get 1 more possesion each game for each 1.5 rebounds and score .4 points on each possesion. That gives us .4 points per game less. But since we were at -15.6 we're still down 16.0 points.
It still sucks.