Mavs 108, Rockets 133

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Those numbers are derived from boxscore contributions like rebounds, steals, blocks and does not take into account the +/- and on/off numbers.

I think the offensive side of those numbers are helpful, I tend to only like +/- and on/off numbers for defense (since I think defense cannot really be quantified in the boxscore).

So just let me see if I understand this point. You're saying that these defensive rankings are sort of like ranking prime Deon Sanders low on a list of NFL corners because he doesn't have a lot of pass deflections or interceptions, only he should be much more highly ranked because he's so good the quarterback almost never targets the receiver he's covering?