League's most dominant bench is in Utah [Stats Galore]

[Duiz]

Some great thing I found as reference in 82games.com

http://www.82games.com/benchstats.htm

Our bench does not play the most minutes per game

Most minutes per game
(1) 97.7 - Seattle
(2) 95.7 - Portland
(3) 93.2 - San Antonio
(4) 89.6 - Toronto
(5) 88.4 - Dallas

Neither have the most points per game..

(1) 38.8 - Seattle
(2) 37.5 - San Antonio
(3) 37.2 - Portland
(4) 35.7 - Chicago
(5) 34.7 - LA Lakers

Our team ranks 12th, with 29 PPG. But here is the big deal, and why I think it is the best bench in the league. Well, because when they come ink, they bring energy, and they are efficient.

(-/+) Net points total impact in the season by team
(1) +498 - Utah
(2) +448 - Boston
(3) +383 - LA Lakers
(4) +357 - San Antonio
(5) +324 - Detroit

That to me is just proof of how dominant our bench is. These are stats compiled less than a month ago.

But now we think, where is the dominance coming from? Let's take a peek at our bench?

http://www.82games.com/0708/0708UTA1.HTM

Considering our 10 man rotation, let's take into account the production by them.

(-/+) Net points total impact in the season by player
(1) +215 - Paul Millsap [PF] 8.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 1.0 APG
(2) +142 - Kyle Korver [SG] 10.4 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.3 APG
(3) +86 - Jarron Collins [C] 1.7 PPG, 1.6 RPG, 0.5 APG
(4) +69 - Ronnie Price [PG] 3.4 PPG, 0.7 RPG, 1.1 APG
(5) -4 - Matt Harpring [SF] 8.2 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 1.1 APG

They intermix with the first split being Boozer and Brewer with them, and the second split being Okur and Williams. I know the numbers don't add up, but these are our rotation people, and they it don't factor CJ Miles, Gordan Giricek, Jason Hart, Kyrylo Fesenko or Morris Almond.

But man, just look at those stats.. +498

The real question is how do they do it? Their scoring average is not too impressive... Let's cut the bologna and get into it.

1st string collective individual averages (Deron, Ronnie, Andrei, Carlos and Mehmet):
Off: 108.3
Def: 101.8

2nd string team collective individual averages (Ronnie, Kyle, Matt, Paul, and Jarron):
Off: 102.1
Def: 95.4

Off: Points scored per 100 possessions
Def: Points allowed per 100 possessions

Once again, the 2nd string stats do not include the players mentioned before. However it does make the point that I wanted to get across. DEFENSIVE HUSTLE!

Just for kicks and giggles... Carlos Boozer leads the league with 325 Fouls committed, leads the league is disqualifications and is our lowest rated defensive player. However, not Andrei, but rather our greatest defensive player in efficiency is Paul Millsap, who also ranks 20th in Defensive Rating according to basketball reference.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/lea ... aders.html

In conclusion, not only active hands with steals and blocks, but most importantly with tough defense and scoring off the bench is why our bench has skyrocketed itself into the most dominant bench in the league. We might not have Manu Ginobli, Jerry Stackhouse, or Eddie House coming off the bench for us, but collectively, our bench's assignments through Sloan's coaching prowess have given us the edge that we need to be a contender and perhaps win the title.

[bleu]

I love these threads totally based around cool stats. We really do have an amazing bench, and I agree with Duiz that it is the best in the NBA, but we rarely get credit for it. Thank you soo much Duiz for posting this.

[Duiz]

Thanks for the love vainsake...

The debate rages on in the General Forum about Utah's bench.

http://realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=770714

[bleu]

Thanks for the love vainsake...

The debate rages on in the General Forum about Utah's bench.

http://realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=770714

Thanks for that link as well. I rarely look on the general NBA board cus half the topics are rediculous.

[Neon Black]

Great post! The Jazz bench production stuggled early in the season, but now seems to be kicking on all cylinders. I STILL can't get over what a steal Millsap has been.

I really look forward to the future as well, I think the Jazz should hold on to CJ Miles and use him as the back up 3 guard when Harpring can no longer play. With a little seasoning, Fes can be the defensive push we need inside and we'll see about Almond. But things are looking good.