May 7, 2009

Joe Schaller

Playoff Mini Slams
With all the blow-outs it's hardly necessary for Lebron James to spend a lot of time on the court yet in 31 minutes against the Hawks he still managed an error free Mini Slam.

With the elevated level of competition a playoff Mini Slam is a rare event yet Rajon Rondo pulled one off in game two to counter Derrick Rose's superb performance in the opener. 5 steals, 7 offensive rebounds, 16 assists and only 2 turnovers highlighted Rondo's Mini.

Lebron James, Cleveland 105 vs Atlanta 85, May 7

• Scoring: (27 points x 2) - 14 fga - 12 fta = 28
  
• Ballhandling: 5 assists - 0 turnovers = 5
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 1 block = 9

Rajon Rondo, Boston 118 vs Chicago 115, April 20

• Ballhandling: 16 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 12
  
• Rebounding: (7 ORB x 2) + 5 DRB = 19
  
• Disruptive Defense: 5 steals x 2 = 10

Grand Slam for Lebron James; March 12, 2009; With one of the most amazing seasons in NBA history it is fitting that Lebron would be the one to attain the first Grand Slam since 2003 and the first under the new (and tougher) formula.
With Dwyane Wade breathing down his neck for MVP honors Lebron reeled off three straight triple-doubles however it was the third which was the most impressive as he carried the Cavs over the Suns on March 12 with 34 points, 13 assists, only 3 turnovers, 6 offensive rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Scoring, ballhandling, rebounding and defense were all covered in his game for the ages.

The Grand Slam

• Scoring: (points x 2) - fga - fta = 25+
  
• Rebounding: (ORB x 2) + DRB = 16+
  
• Ballhandling: Assists - (turnovers x 2) = 5+
  
• Disruptive Defensive: (Steals x 2) + Blocks = 9+
  
• A Mini Slam is 3 of the 4

Grand Slam
Lebron James, Cleveland 119 vs Phoenix 111, March 12 2009

• Scoring: (34 points x 2) - 24 fga - 13 fta = 31
  
• Ballhandling: 13 assists - (3 turnovers x 2) = 7
  
• Rebounding: (6 ORB x 2) + 4 DRB = 16
  
• Disruptive Defense: (3 steals x 2) + 3 blocks = 9

The seasons multiple Mini Slams: Chris Paul (7), Dwight Howard (3), Lebron James (2), Dwyane Wade (2)

Anthony Randolph, Golden State 72 vs San Antonio 101, April 13

• Scoring: (24 points x 2) - 18 fga - 5 fta = 25
  
• Rebounding: (2 ORB x 2) + 14 DRB = 18
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 1 block = 9

Chris Paul, New Orleans 104 vs LAClippers 98, April 1

• Scoring: (30 points x 2) - 19 fga - 4 fta = 37
  
• Ballhandling: 14 assists - (4 turnovers x 2) = 6
  
• Disruptive Defense: 6 steals x 2 = 12

Chris Paul, New Orleans 96 vs Memphis 84, March 20

• Scoring: (32 points x 2) - 18 fga - 8 fta = 38
  
• Ballhandling: 9 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 5
  
• Disruptive Defense: 5 steals x 2 = 10

Chris Paul, New Orleans 94 vs Minnesota 93, March 18

• Scoring: (26 points x 2) - 21 fga - 6 fta = 25
  
• Ballhandling: 10 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 6
  
• Disruptive Defense: 5 steals x 2 = 10

Chris Paul, New Orleans 84 vs Houston 95, March 16

• Scoring: (29 points x 2) - 21 fga - 11 fta = 26
  
• Ballhandling: 11 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 7
  
• Disruptive Defense: 6 steals x 2 = 12

Luc Mbah a Moute, Milwaukee 102 vs Chicago 117, March 6

• Scoring: (21 points x 2) - 8 fga - 9 fta = 25
  
• Rebounding: (5 ORB x 2) + 6 DRB = 16
  
• Disruptive Defense: (5 steals x 2) + 1 block = 11

Dwyane Wade, Miami 120 vs New York 115, February 28

• Scoring: (46 points x 2) - 29 fga - 12 fta = 51
  
• Ballhandling: 10 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 6
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 3 blocks = 11

Leandro Barbosa, Phoenix 140 vs OKCity 118, February 20

• Scoring: (41 points x 2) - 21 fga - 4 fta = 57
  
• Ballhandling: 7 assists - (1 turnover x 2) = 5
  
• Disruptive Defense: 6 steals x 2 = 12

Dwyane Wade, Miami 104 vs Minnesota 111, February 18

• Scoring: (37 points x 2) - 22 fga - 13 fta = 39
  
• Ballhandling: 12 assists - (1 turnover x 2) = 10
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 1 block = 9

Dwight Howard, Orlando 107 vs Charlotte 102 OT, February 17

• Scoring: (45 points x 2) - 23 fga - 18 fta = 49
  
• Rebounding: (8 ORB x 2) + 11 DRB = 27
  
• Disruptive Defense: (1 steal x 2) + 8 blocks = 10

Nate Robinson, New York 124 vs LAClippers 128 OT, February 11

• Scoring: (33 points x 2) - 28 fga - 5 fta = 33
  
• Ballhandling: 15 assists - (1 turnover x 2) = 13
  
• Disruptive Defense: 5 steals x 2 = 10

Al Jefferson, Minnesota 90 vs Houston 107, February 7

• Scoring: (36 points x 2) - 30 fga - 7 fta = 35
  
• Rebounding: (8 ORB x 2) + 14 DRB = 30
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 2 blocks = 10

Chris Paul, New Orleans 101 vs Philadelphia 86, January 26

• Scoring: (27 points x 2) - 13 fga - 12 fta = 29
  
• Ballhandling: 15 assists - (4 turnovers x 2) = 7
  
• Disruptive Defense: (7 steals x 2) + 1 block = 15

Lebron James, Cleveland 102 vs Utah 97, January 24

• Scoring: (33 points x 2) - 27 fga - 6 fta = 33
  
• Rebounding: (4 ORB x 2) + 10 DRB = 18
  
• Ballhandling: 9 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 5

Chris Paul, New Orleans 104 vs Dallas 97, January 14

• Scoring: (33 points x 2) - 24 fga - 12 fta = 30
  
• Ballhandling: 11 assists - (2 turnovers x 2) = 7
  
• Disruptive Defense: 7 steals x 2 = 14

David Lee, New York 128 vs Washington 122, January 14

• Scoring: (30 points x 2) - 21 fga - 8 fta = 31
  
• Rebounding: (6 ORB x 2) + 4 DRB = 16
  
• Ballhandling: 6 assists - 0 turnovers = 6

Dwight Howard, Orlando 139 vs Sacramento 107, January 13

• Scoring: (25 points x 2) - 10 fga - 11 fta = 29
  
• Rebounding: (3 ORB x 2) + 12 DRB = 18
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 1 block = 9

Jameer Nelson, Orlando 139 vs Sacramento 107, January 13

• Scoring: (23 points x 2) - 12 fga - 2 fta = 32
  
• Ballhandling: 11 assists - 0 turnovers = 11
  
• Disruptive Defense: 5 steals x 2 = 10

Andris Biedrins, Golden State 106 vs LALakers 114, January 7

• Rebounding: 17 DRB = 17
  
• Ballhandling: 8 assists - (1 turnover x 2) = 6
  
• Disruptive Defense: (3 steals x 2) + 3 blocks = 9

Paul Millsap, Utah 116 vs New Orleans 90, January 7

• Scoring: (27 points x 2) - 15 fga - 13 fta = 26
  
• Ballhandling: 5 assists - 0 turnovers = 5
  
• Rebounding: (6 ORB x 2) + 8 DRB = 20

Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas 96 vs Philadelphia 86, January 2

• Scoring: (31 points x 2) - 27 fga - 7 fta = 28
  
• Ballhandling: 5 assists - no turnovers = 5
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 2 blocks = 10

Chris Paul, New Orleans 99 vs Sacramento 90, December 20

• Scoring: (34 points x 2) - 15 fga - 15 fta = 38
  
• Ballhandling: 9 assists - (1 turnover x 2) = 7
  
• Disruptive Defense: 8 steals x 2 = 16

Brook Lopez, New Jersey 103 vs Miami 106, December 20

• Scoring: (22 points x 2) - 16 fga = 28
  
• Rebounding: (6 ORB x 2) + 7 DRB = 19
  
• Disruptive Defense: (2 steals x 2) + 5 blocks = 9

Lebron James, Cleveland 92 vs Atlanta 97, December 13

• Scoring: (33 points x 2) - 19 fga - 12 fta = 35
  
• Ballhandling: 9 assists - (1 turnover x 2) = 7
  
• Disruptive Defense: (4 steals x 2) + 1 block = 9

Andray Blatche, Washington 124 vs Golden State 100, November 25

• Scoring: (25 points x 2) - 18 fga - 2 fta = 30
  
• Rebounding: (5 ORB x 2) + 7 DRB = 17
  
• Disruptive Defense: (2 steals x 2) + 5 blocks = 9

Dwight Howard, Orlando 109 vs OK City 92, November 12

• Scoring: (30 points x 2) - 21 fga - 13 fta = 26
  
• Rebounding: (5 ORB x 2) + 14 DRB = 24
  
• Disruptive Defense: 10 blocks = 10

Total Performance Ratings-- since 1996

1. Scoring
   
2. Scoring Efficiency
   
3. Ballhandling
   
4. Rebounding
   
5. Disruptive Defense
   
6. One on one Defense
   
7. Team Defense
   
8. Team Game Pace
   
9. Schedule Strength
   
10. Projected Improvement or Decline
    
11. Teams Wins Adjustment

Ratings indicate productivity per minute played. See my feature "The TPR Formula" for more information.

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