2012/2013 NBA Worst to First Previews: 18. Dallas Mavericks | Slap Dog Hoops

03:06 PM ET 08.28 | Overall Win/Loss Record : 36-30 third place Southwest Division
Ranks:

Last season's rank: 16
2012/2013 projection: 18

Last season???s Team Statistics and League Rank

Points Scored: 95.8 (19^th)
Points Allowed: 94.8 (12^th)
Team FG%: .443 (19^th)
Opponent???s FG%: .435 (7^th)
Rebounds per game: 42.8 (11^th)
Opponents rebounds per game: 43.9 (26^th)

Returning Individual Statistical Leaders

Scoring: Dirk Nowitzki (21.6)
Rebounds per game: Shawn Marion (7.4)
Minutes per game: Dirk Nowitzki (33.5)
Assists per game: Delonte West (3.2)
Steals per game: Delonte West (1.3)
Blocked Shots per game: Brandon Wright (1.3)

Projected Starters Based on Last Season???s Performance, Veteran Seniority and Projected Impact

C: Chris Kaman
PF: Dirk Nowitzki
SF: Shawn Marion
SG: OJ Mayo
PG: Darren Collison

Key Reserves Based on Last Season???s Performances, Veteran Seniority and Potential Impact.

2012/2013 Projection based on roster depth, previous performances, and current strengths of opponents: 43-39 third place in Southwest Division, will miss the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade.

(This is just an excerpt of a much more detailed piece. Click here to finish reading this post and so much more on JT's Hoops Blog)

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