Memphis Grizzlies: The NBA’s Most Unlikely Playoff Contender
By Simon Smith
Man In The Middle
But as impressive as these performances has been, none of the impressive early season form would be possible without Marc Gasol. Despite the absence of point guard Mike Conley, Gasol has taken his game to another level over the past eight games.
The two-time All-Star has averaged 24.3 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.7 blocks and 1.5 assists in 34.4 minutes per game. But if you break down the numbers further over the past eight games, Gasol’s contributions and value can be even greater understood.
Offensive Rating (Points per 100 possessions)
Gasol on the floor: 106.0
Gasol off the floor: 87.3
Defensive Rating (Opposition points per 100 possessions)
Gasol on the floor: 88.2
Gasol off the floor: 103.7
Gasol’s efficiency has simply been tremendous. He has shot 52.1 percent from the field and an amazing 53.8 percent from behind three these past eight games.. Prior to this season, Gasol had made a total of 12 three-pointers over eight seasons.
This season alone Gasol has made 41 three-pointers at an incredible 45.6 percent clip.