The Dampier Index
I thought I'd start off my new blog with a little statistical analysis that I did recently regarding Erick Dampier and his impact on the Mavericks this season. I call it "The Dampier Index".
When Dampier plays 30 minutes
Record: 10-2 (.833)
Mavs FG%: .446
Opp. FG%: .418
Differential: +2.8%
Mavs PPG: 100.7
Opp. PPG: 90.2
Differential: +10.5
Mavs RPG: 47.5
Opp. RPG: 42.0
Differential: +5.5
When Dampier plays fewer than 30 minutes
Record: 8-8 (.500)
Mavs FG%: .425
Opp. FG%: .438
Differential: -1.3%
Mavs PPG: 98.9
Opp. PPG: 98.3
Differential: +0.6
Mavs RPG: 43.6
Opp. RPG: 45.6
Differential: -2.0
These numbers clearly suggest that when Dampier plays at least 30 minutes, the Mavericks are much better offensively, defensively, and on the boards. While it is true that in several instances Dampier has been hampered by foul trouble and in some instances he simply hasn't been playing well, I think that these numbers, by and large, suggest that Dampier is a crucial component that has to be on the floor for the Mavericks to have the best chance to succeed. Unless Dampier is prevented from playing by fouls or is playing absolutely terrible ball (which has only happened a couple of times this season), I believe Dampier should get, at a minimum, 30 minutes a night at the the center position for the Mavs.
Copyright © 2004 kg_veteran
posted by kg_veteran @ 3:51 PM
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3 Comments:
It might also suggest that Nelson gives Dampier more minutes on the nights that Dampier plays well, and limits his minutes when he's not.
I agree that there is some truth to that, and as I pointed out, foul trouble is also an issue at times. Still, with the wide disparity in the results when Dampier is on the court versuy when he is off the court, I think it is incumbent upon Nelson to figure out ways to ensure that Dampier is playing well, as often as possible.
fouls seem to be the major reason for Damp's lack of PT...though at times even in this still young season Nellie has shown he tendancy to go small at the sacrifice of Damp in the middle.
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