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ANALYSIS: Dorian Finney-Smith has yet to come off the bench in a single game this season. Believe me, because that's absolutely true through Friday's slate of games. DFS has played 18 matches so far this season starting at either the PF (first half of the season) or SF (second half) position. Dorian is also playing a lot of minutes, getting average runs of 31 MPG on the year and 33+ during this month's games.
One thing you have to keep in mind is, though, that DFS is far from a go-to player for the Mavs on offense. Sure, he starts every game and plays extended periods of time, but his usage rate of 10% in February tells you all you need to know about how and when he's used. That usage, obviously, limits his numbers in categories such as points and assists, but he rarely turns the ball over and is a great spot-up shooter.
On the year, DFS is attempting just 7.3 FGA per game, although he's scoring 8.8 PPG and hitting 1.8 3PG per contest. That is where Dorian's value is at. In the 18 games he's played, only twice did he not hit a trey, and in the past seven games (all in February) he's scored a total of 13 long-rangers already. DFS is one of only 14 players scoring 1.8+ 3PG while attempting fewer than 8 FGA per game, and one of only four (Batum, JaMychal Green, Royce O'Neale) pairing that with 5+ RPG and 1+ APG.
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