I am not a big stats guy, but I have to admit there is more and more evidence that the traditional points/rebounds just don't tell the whole story. Witness the following lines from today's game.
- Zack Randolph: 24 pts., 15 reb.
- Eddie Curry: 19 pts., 6 reb.
- Total tally Knicks: 43 pts., 21 reb.
- Kevin Garnett: 20 pts., 13 reb.
- Kendrick Perkins: 24 pts., 8 reb.
- Total tally Celtics: 44 pts., 21 reb.
Looks pretty even doesn't it? If I just gave you those stats before you saw the game, could you tell me who won?
Now look at the +/- stat.
- Zack Randolph: -10
- Eddie Curry: -22
- Kevin Garnett: +34
- Kendrick Perkins:+13