Return Of Patrick Beverley Has Houston Rockets Soaring

Improved Contributions

When you look into these numbers on a individual, some of the Rockets key personnel have made notable improvements since Beverley’s return.

Clint Capela

Points per game:

First 11 games: 10.1
Last 10 games: 14.2

Field goal percentage:

First 11 games: 60
Last 10 games: 66

Minutes per game:

First 11 games: 22.9
Last 10 games: 28.6

It should be noted that the increase in Capela’s minutes per game have been partly due to the decrease in playing time for fellow big man Nene.

But like the rest of his teammates, the presence that Beverley has brought to the team has seen a noticeable increase in efficiency in Capela’s game.

Trevor Ariza

Points per game:

First 11 games: 12.2
Last 10 games: 13.2

Field goal percentage:

First 11 games: 42.0
Last 10 games: 45.7

Three-point percentage:

First 11 games:  36.6
Last 10 games: 39.7

Minutes per game:

First 11 games: 34.4
Last 10 games: 32.8

In the case of small forward Ariza, his playing time has come down slightly, but like the team, his productivity and efficiency have surged.

Eric Gordon

Points per game:

First 11 games: 16.3
Last 10 games: 16.9

Field goal percentage:

First 11 games: 41.8
Last 10 games: 43.8

Three-point percentage:

First 11 games: 39.5
Last 10 games: 40.2

Minutes per game:

First 11 games: 32.4
Last 10 games: 30.2

Again, this is another case of a player receiving less playing time but contributing more efficiently and effectively.

Harden and Anderson’s numbers have stayed relatively similar through these different stretches, with no real noticeable difference with either of their contributions.