2011 NBA Finals Game 1

One game sample is going to produce some fluky stats. A couple of things that stood out:

• Dirk getting 0.90 PPS on 30 attempts (1.08 PPS in the OKC series). Didn't seem like great defense as much as Dirk not finishing looks at the rim that he normally makes, particularly in the 1st half. I doubt very much that continues as the series rolls forward.
• No Mavs player posted a positive plus/minus for the game.
• Bosh's offensive efficiency vanished against the Dallas frontline (0.63 PPS in Game 1 versus 1.10 PPS against Chicago). 
• If it seemed like Shawn Marion played a decent game against Lebron on defense, then you got fooled just like I did. Lebron had 24 points on 18 shots. Wow.
• In a game where both teams struggled to score (0.85 and 0.87 PPS overall), rebounding and extra possessions (read: turnovers) were key, especially in the 4th quarter.

Best part about a 7 game series: things can change from one game to the next. If you don't believe me, ask the Bulls if they thought they were about to lose 4 straight after blowing out Miami in Game 1 of the conference finals.