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The 1984–85 Dallas Mavericks relied on Mark Aguirre as their primary scoring threat, with Rolando Blackman providing consistent offensive support and Derek Harper directing the offense as the lead playmaker. Sam Perkins contributed across multiple areas in the frontcourt, while James Donaldson strengthened the team with rebounding and interior defense. The statistics reflect a balanced lineup built around efficient scoring, strong inside play, and shared offensive responsibilities across the rotation.

Roster

NO. PLAYER POS. HT. WT. BIRTH DATE COLLEGE
7 Tom Sluby SG 6-4 200 February 18, 1962 Notre Dame
12 Derek Harper PG 6-4 185 October 13, 1961 Illinois
14 Dale Ellis SF 6-7 205 August 6, 1960 Tennessee
15 Brad Davis PG 6-3 180 December 17, 1955 Maryland
22 Rolando Blackman SG 6-6 190 February 26, 1959 Kansas State
24 Mark Aguirre SF 6-6 232 December 10, 1959 DePaul
31 Jay Vincent PF 6-7 220 June 10, 1959 Michigan State
32 Howard Carter SG 6-5 215 October 26, 1961 LSU
40 Kurt Nimphius C 6-10 218 March 13, 1958 Arizona State
41 Sam Perkins PF 6-9 235 June 14, 1961 UNC
52 Charlie Sitton SF 6-8 210 July 3, 1962 Oregon State
55 Wallace Bryant C 7-0 245 July 14, 1959 San Francisco

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FG% 3PA 3P% FTA FT%
Rolando Blackman SG 25 81 80 35.0 19.7 3.7 3.6 0.8 0.2 2.0 15.2 .508 0.2 .300 5.1 .828
Mark Aguirre SF 25 80 79 33.7 25.7 6.0 3.1 0.8 0.3 3.2 19.6 .506 1.1 .318 7.3 .759
Jay Vincent PF 25 79 47 32.2 18.2 8.9 2.1 0.6 0.3 2.2 14.4 .479 0.1 .000 5.3 .836
Brad Davis PG 29 82 82 31.0 10.1 2.4 7.1 1.1 0.1 1.5 7.5 .505 1.4 .409 2.2 .888
Sam Perkins PF 23 82 42 28.3 11.0 7.4 1.6 0.8 0.8 1.2 9.0 .471 0.4 .250 3.0 .820
Derek Harper PG 23 82 1 27.0 9.6 2.4 4.4 1.8 0.5 1.5 7.7 .520 0.7 .344 1.9 .721
Kurt Nimphius C 26 82 40 24.5 6.1 5.0 2.2 0.4 1.5 1.2 5.3 .452 0.1 .000 1.7 .771
Dale Ellis SF 24 72 4 18.3 9.3 3.3 0.8 0.6 0.1 0.8 8.4 .454 1.5 .385 1.4 .740
Wallace Bryant C 25 56 35 15.4 2.9 4.3 1.5 0.4 0.4 0.8 2.6 .453 0.0 — 0.8 .682
Charlie Sitton SF 22 43 0 7.1 2.1 1.4 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.4 2.2 .415 0.0 .000 0.6 .520
Howard Carter SG 23 11 0 6.0 0.8 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.7 2.1 .174 0.3 .000 0.1 1.000
Tom Sluby SG 22 31 0 4.9 2.4 0.4 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.4 1.9 .517 0.1 .000 0.7 .619
TEAM TOTALS — — 82 82 242.1 111.2 42.0 26.2 7.0 4.1 14.4 88.8 .489 5.4 .343 28.3 .793

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FG% 3PA 3P% FTA FT%
Rolando Blackman SG 25 4 4 42.3 32.8 6.5 4.8 0.5 0.5 3.5 23.0 .511 0.5 .500 9.5 .947
Sam Perkins PF 23 4 4 42.3 18.8 12.8 2.8 0.5 0.3 0.8 12.3 .490 1.0 .250 8.5 .765
Mark Aguirre SF 25 4 4 41.0 29.0 7.5 4.0 0.8 0.0 3.8 22.3 .494 0.5 .500 8.0 .844
Jay Vincent PF 25 4 2 33.5 15.5 5.5 0.8 1.5 0.8 2.8 14.0 .357 0.0   7.3 .759
Derek Harper PG 23 4 0 33.0 6.5 3.0 5.0 1.5 0.3 1.0 5.3 .476 0.8 .333 1.8 .714
Brad Davis PG 29 4 4 28.3 10.3 2.0 5.5 1.0 0.3 1.5 6.5 .500 2.0 .375 3.3 .923
Wallace Bryant C 25 2 1 18.0 1.0 3.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.0 0.5 .000 0.0   1.0 1.000
Dale Ellis SF 24 4 1 17.0 5.8 1.8 0.8 1.0 0.0 1.0 5.8 .435 1.3 .400 0.5 .500
Kurt Nimphius C 26 4 0 12.5 1.5 1.5 0.8 0.3 0.3 0.5 1.5 .500 0.0   0.0  
Team Totals     4 4 258.8 120.5 42.3 24.5 7.3 2.5 15.3 90.8 .471 6.0 .375 39.3 .834

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM 3PA 3PM FTA FTM
Rolando Blackman SG 25 81 80 2834 1598 300 289 61 16 162 1230 625 20 6 413 342
Mark Aguirre SF 25 80 79 2699 2055 477 249 60 24 253 1569 794 85 27 580 440
Jay Vincent PF 25 79 47 2543 1441 704 169 48 22 170 1138 545 4 0 420 351
Brad Davis PG 29 82 82 2539 825 193 581 91 10 123 614 310 115 47 178 158
Sam Perkins PF 23 82 42 2317 903 605 135 63 63 102 736 347 36 9 244 200
Derek Harper PG 23 82 1 2218 790 199 360 144 37 123 633 329 61 21 154 111
Kurt Nimphius C 26 82 40 2010 500 408 183 30 126 95 434 196 6 0 140 108
Dale Ellis SF 24 72 4 1314 667 238 56 46 7 58 603 274 109 42 104 77
Wallace Bryant C 25 56 35 860 164 241 84 21 24 46 148 67 0 0 44 30
Charlie Sitton SF 22 43 0 304 91 60 26 7 6 19 94 39 2 0 25 13
Tom Sluby SG 22 31 0 151 73 12 16 3 0 11 58 30 2 0 21 13
Howard Carter SG 23 11 0 66 9 3 4 1 0 8 23 4 3 0 1 1
Team Totals     82 82 19855 9116 3440 2152 575 335 1170 7280 3560 443 152 2324 1844

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM 3PA 3PM FTA FTM
Rolando Blackman SG 25 4 4 169 131 26 19 2 2 14 92 47 2 1 38 36
Sam Perkins PF 23 4 4 169 75 51 11 2 1 3 49 24 4 1 34 26
Mark Aguirre SF 25 4 4 164 116 30 16 3 0 15 89 44 2 1 32 27
Jay Vincent PF 25 4 2 134 62 22 3 6 3 11 56 20 0 0 29 22
Derek Harper PG 23 4 0 132 26 12 20 6 1 4 21 10 3 1 7 5
Brad Davis PG 29 4 4 113 41 8 22 4 1 6 26 13 8 3 13 12
Dale Ellis SF 24 4 1 68 23 7 3 4 0 4 23 10 5 2 2 1
Kurt Nimphius C 26 4 0 50 6 6 3 1 1 2 6 3 0 0 0 0
Wallace Bryant C 25 2 1 36 2 7 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 2
Team Totals   4 4 1035 482 169 98 29 10 61 363 171 24 9 157 131  

HeatingUp Impact Index: Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK Impact Index* Notes
Mark Aguirre Primary Scorer 33.7 High 25.7 6.0 3.1 1.1 17.95 Team’s offensive leader, high scoring efficiency, contributes across rebounds and assists.
Rolando Blackman Secondary Scorer 35.0 High 19.7 3.7 3.6 1.0 14.0 Efficient scoring SG, supports primary scorer, moderate defensive contributions.
Jay Vincent Secondary Scorer 32.2 Medium 18.2 8.9 2.1 0.9 15.05 Balanced scoring and rebounding, rising star with Sixth Man impact.
Brad Davis Floor General 31.0 Medium 10.1 2.4 7.1 1.2 10.4 Veteran PG facilitating offense, strong assist numbers, stabilizes team tempo.
Sam Perkins Two-Way Forward 28.3 Medium 11.0 7.4 1.6 1.6 10.8 Efficient two-way contributor, strong on boards and defense, reliable scoring.
Derek Harper Floor General 27.0 Medium 9.6 2.4 4.4 2.3 9.35 Facilitator with defensive activity, moderate scoring, developing all-around impact.
Kurt Nimphius Role Player 24.5 Low 6.1 5.0 2.2 1.9 7.6 Provides rebounding and defensive support off the bench, limited scoring.
Dale Ellis Role Scorer 18.3 Low 9.3 3.3 0.8 0.7 6.65 Spot scoring threat, perimeter shooting, occasional contributions in limited minutes.
Wallace Bryant Spot Minutes 15.4 Low 2.9 4.3 1.5 0.8 4.75 Contributes in boards and short stints, limited scoring impact.
Charlie Sitton Peripheral 7.1 Low 2.1 1.4 0.6 0.3 2.2 Minimal minutes, developmental forward.
Howard Carter Peripheral 6.0 Low 0.8 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.8 Limited bench role, negligible impact.
Tom Sluby Peripheral 4.9 Low 2.4 0.4 0.5 0.1 1.7 Spot SG minutes, developmental role.