Thermodynamics: Week 8
Posted by Travis Wimberly on December 20, 2012 under Commentary | 
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Thermodynamics (n.) – the science concerned with the relations between heat and mechanical energy
It’s nearly the holidays, but we don’t take early vacations here at The Two Man Game.
Nor do the Mavericks, although it might have seemed otherwise after they failed to show up in Toronto last Friday night. A blowout loss to the Raptors jump-started a 1-2 week for the Mavs. But it wasn’t all bad.
Week 8 (@Raptors, @Timberwolves, 76ers)
FIRE
1) Frontcourt Shooting
The Mavs’ frontcourt — particularly Chris Kaman, Shawn Marion, Elton Brand, and Brandan Wright — had a pleasantly efficient week from the floor. In Toronto, those four Mavs combined to shoot 18-of-32 (56%). The next night in Minnesota, they went 19-of-39 (49%). Back home against Philly, Brand sat out with a groin injury while the other three combined to go 21-of-32 (66%). After having not played meaningful fourth-quarter minutes for several games, Kaman was especially productive in the final frame against Philly, notching eight clutch points on 4-of-5 (80%) shooting. Now, if only the Mavs had another efficient frontcourt scorer, one who might be returning to the lineup soon….