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[Dallas41]

Originally Posted by saclare

But how will we win without KP's defense and rim protection?

What he failed to mention is that KP scored 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assist.

He also blocked 5 shots which is something the Mavs defense desperately misses.

But to each of his own because the team as a whole has really slipped defensively if you look at the numbers especially in terms of rim protection.

[EricaLubarsky]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

especially in terms of rim protection.

She.

And please share those stats. Are you talking about raw blocks per game? Defensive numbers? I'd love to see what you have.

If you look at Defensive rating, this team has seen three major phases
Early season - with KP, our defense sucked
Mid season - with KP on the team but injured, our defense was top 5-6
Late season - post KP trade our defense has been okay, but in the 10-17 range

[saclare]

Originally Posted by Dallas41

What he failed to mention is that KP scored 22 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assist.

He also blocked 5 shots which is something the Mavs defense desperately misses.

But to each of his own because the team as a whole has really slipped defensively if you look at the numbers especially in terms of rim protection.

Blocks and rim protection mean shit to me when you let the other guy put up those numbers, whether he was the main defender or not. You can't convince me he's a difference maker on defense if he wasn't saying "put me on Wood" new guy and all. That's an embarrassing line. Hell, Powell and Maxi do better than that. But watch me say that and he goes off tonight! lol