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Henry Abbott, with the help of database wunderkind Haralabos Voulgaris, has just put up a post that features two Spurs. Quoting Henry:
This is [Haralabos Voulgaris's] list of 2008-2009′s (through play of 3/26/09) highest scorers on plays that initiated within the last 24 seconds of any quarter (with desperation heaves filtered out):
- Chris Paul 98 points, on 92 plays (1.07 points per offensive action.)
- Dwyane Wade 88 points on 106 plays (.83)
- Brandon Roy 82 points on 68 plays (1.22)
- Andre Iguodala 76 points on 77 plays (.99)
- Devin Harris 71 points on 70 plays (1.01)
- Lou Williams 70 points on 70 plays (1)
- Nate Robinson 68 points on 83 plays (.82)
- Vince Carter 65 points on 66 plays (.98)
- Kevin Durant 64 points on 56 plays (1.14)
- Jason Terry 64 points on 56 plays (1.14)
- LeBron James 64 points on 82 plays (.78)
- Richard Hamilton 61 points on 54 plays (1.13)
- Kobe Bryant 60 points on 68 plays (.88)
- Raymond Felton 58 points on 74 plays (.78)
- Jarrett Jack 57 points on 56 plays (1.02)
- Jamal Crawford 55 points on 56 plays (.98)
- Paul Pierce 55 points on 49 plays (1.12)
- Baron Davis 54 points on 70 plays (.77)
- Ben Gordon 52 points on 56 plays (.93)
- Randy Foye 51 points on 67 plays (.76)
- Manu Ginobili 51 points on 48 plays (1.06)
- Rudy Fernandez 51 points on 46 plays (1.11)
A little further into the post, he brings Roger Mason Jr. into the equation.
The points per play were lower in that list, as the clock is clearly a good defender. And the standouts here were mostly guys who play alongside superstars — perhaps they have a better chance of getting open? Jason Terry (27 on 27 plays), Roger Mason (24 on 24), Jeff Green (21 on 21), Andre Iguodala (31 on 32), Kevin Durant (18 on 19) and Fernandez (18 on 19).
Fascinating post, especially considering how many games Manu Ginobili has missed this season. I’ve just plucked out the little Spurs-related bits. To read the full account, point your browser here.
