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The 2005–06 Dallas Mavericks were led by Dirk Nowitzki, whose scoring, rebounding, and efficiency made him the focal point of the offense, while Jason Terry provided reliable secondary scoring and Devin Harris added speed and playmaking from the backcourt. Josh Howard contributed versatile two-way production, and Erick Dampier anchored the paint with rebounding. The statistics reflect a balanced team built on efficient offense, strong ball movement, and solid contributions across the rotation.
Here is the complete 2005–06 Dallas Mavericks roster and regular season player statistics:
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawle Marshall | SF | 6-9 | 190 | February 20, 1982 | Ball State University, Oakland |
| 2 | Keith Van Horn | SF | 6-10 | 220 | October 23, 1975 | Utah |
| 5 | Josh Howard | SF | 6-7 | 210 | April 28, 1980 | Wake Forest |
| 6 | Marquis Daniels | SG | 6-6 | 200 | January 7, 1981 | Auburn |
| 7 | DeSagana Diop | C | 7-0 | 300 | January 30, 1982 | N/A |
| 10 | Darrell Armstrong | PG | 6-1 | 180 | June 22, 1968 | Fayetteville State University |
| 13 | Doug Christie | SG | 6-6 | 200 | May 9, 1970 | Pepperdine |
| 24 | Pavel Podkolzin | C | 7-5 | 260 | January 15, 1985 | N/A |
| 25 | Erick Dampier | C | 6-11 | 265 | July 14, 1975 | Mississippi State |
| 28 | D.J. Mbenga | C | 7-0 | 245 | December 30, 1980 | N/A |
| 31 | Jason Terry | PG | 6-2 | 185 | September 15, 1977 | Arizona |
| 33 | Josh Powell | PF | 6-9 | 225 | January 25, 1983 | NC State |
| 34 | Devin Harris | PG | 6-3 | 185 | February 27, 1983 | Wisconsin |
| 41 | Dirk Nowitzki | PF | 7-0 | 245 | June 19, 1978 | N/A |
| 42 | Jerry Stackhouse | SG | 6-6 | 218 | November 5, 1974 | UNC |
| 44 | Adrian Griffin | SG | 6-5 | 217 | July 4, 1974 | Seton Hall |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | PF | 27 | 81 | 81 | 38.1 | 26.6 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 19.3 | 9.3 | .480 | 3.3 | 1.4 | .406 | 7.4 | 6.7 | .901 |
| Jason Terry | PG | 28 | 80 | 80 | 35.0 | 17.1 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 13.7 | 6.5 | .470 | 5.2 | 2.1 | .411 | 2.6 | 2.1 | .800 |
| Josh Howard | SF | 25 | 59 | 58 | 32.5 | 15.6 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 12.6 | 5.9 | .471 | 1.1 | 0.5 | .429 | 4.5 | 3.3 | .734 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | SG | 31 | 55 | 11 | 27.7 | 13.0 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 11.0 | 4.4 | .401 | 2.4 | 0.7 | .277 | 4.0 | 3.5 | .882 |
| Marquis Daniels | SG | 25 | 62 | 29 | 28.5 | 10.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 8.3 | 4.0 | .480 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .211 | 3.0 | 2.2 | .754 |
| Devin Harris | PG | 22 | 56 | 4 | 22.8 | 9.9 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 7.2 | 3.4 | .469 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .238 | 4.2 | 3.0 | .716 |
| Keith Van Horn | SF | 30 | 53 | 0 | 20.6 | 8.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 7.3 | 3.1 | .424 | 2.6 | 0.9 | .368 | 2.1 | 1.8 | .832 |
| Erick Dampier | C | 30 | 82 | 36 | 23.6 | 5.7 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 4.2 | 2.1 | .493 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .591 |
| Adrian Griffin | SG | 31 | 52 | 45 | 23.9 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | .480 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .774 |
| Doug Christie | SG | 35 | 7 | 7 | 26.4 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.7 | 1.3 | .346 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.7 | 1.1 | .667 |
| Rawle Marshall | SF | 23 | 23 | 9 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .400 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .333 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .759 |
| DeSagana Diop | C | 24 | 81 | 45 | 18.6 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 0.9 | .487 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .500 | 0.9 | 0.5 | .542 |
| Josh Powell | PF | 23 | 37 | 2 | 11.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .457 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .800 |
| Darrell Armstrong | PG | 37 | 62 | 2 | 10.0 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | .336 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .229 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .786 |
| D.J. Mbenga | C | 25 | 43 | 1 | 5.5 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 0.7 | .533 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .500 |
| Pavel Podkolzin | C | 21 | 1 | 0 | 18.0 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 6.0 | 3.0 | .500 |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 242.4 | 99.1 | 42.2 | 18.0 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 13.6 | 77.7 | 36.0 | .462 | 13.6 | 5.1 | .374 | 28.3 | 22.2 | .783 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLR | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | PF | 27 | 23 | 23 | 42.7 | 27.0 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 18.2 | 8.5 | .468 | 2.9 | 1.0 | .343 | 10.0 | 8.9 | .895 |
| Jason Terry | PG | 28 | 22 | 22 | 38.4 | 18.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 16.8 | 7.4 | .442 | 4.6 | 1.4 | .307 | 3.2 | 2.7 | .831 |
| Josh Howard | SF | 25 | 23 | 23 | 35.8 | 16.7 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 13.4 | 6.1 | .453 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .369 | 4.3 | 3.5 | .808 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | SG | 31 | 22 | 1 | 32.3 | 13.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | 12.5 | 5.0 | .402 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .338 | 3.4 | 2.6 | .784 |
| Devin Harris | PG | 22 | 23 | 15 | 24.3 | 9.4 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 | 7.4 | 3.6 | .480 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.2 | 2.3 | .703 |
| Erick Dampier | C | 30 | 19 | 2 | 23.9 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 1.8 | .540 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.3 | 1.4 | .614 |
| Adrian Griffin | SG | 31 | 20 | 8 | 17.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 1.6 | .542 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.4 | 0.4 | .875 |
| Keith Van Horn | SF | 30 | 14 | 3 | 12.3 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 4.2 | 1.4 | .339 | 2.0 | 0.6 | .286 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Marquis Daniels | SG | 25 | 20 | 0 | 11.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .446 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .400 | 1.1 | 0.8 | .762 |
| Darrell Armstrong | PG | 37 | 11 | 0 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | .200 | 0.6 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.000 |
| Josh Powell | PF | 23 | 6 | 0 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| D.J. Mbenga | C | 25 | 7 | 0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | .333 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.000 |
| DeSagana Diop | C | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18.5 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | .615 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.5 | .611 |
| Team Totals | 23 | 23 | 244.3 | 99.7 | 42.7 | 15.3 | 6.6 | 4.3 | 12.8 | 15.1 | 4.8 | .451 | 15.1 | 4.8 | .317 | 28.0 | 22.7 | .809 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | Franchise Anchor | 38.1 | High | 26.6 | 9.0 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 20.0 | Led Dallas to a franchise-best 67–15 and the No. 1 seed in the West; MVP season with elite efficiency — part of the 50-40-90 club. Took on primary scoring, rebounding, and offensive creation responsibilities. | MVP-3; All-Star; All-NBA |
| Jason Terry | Secondary Creator | 35.0 | High | 17.1 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 12.3 | Team’s leading assist guard and second scoring option; thrived in pick-and-roll combos with Dirk and balanced scoring with playmaking. | — |
| Josh Howard | Two-Way Wing | 32.5 | Medium-High | 15.6 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 12.7 | Versatile wing scoring and rebounding at a high clip; contributed on both ends with physicality and scoring versatility. | — |
| Marquis Daniels | Secondary Facilitator | 28.5 | Medium | 10.2 | 3.6 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 9.0 | Played significant ball movement and spacing role; helped maintain offensive balance when starters rested. | — |
| Jerry Stackhouse | Veteran Scoring Role | 27.7 | Medium | 13.0 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 9.8 | Provided bench scoring and veteran offense, often easing pressure on primary scorers. | 6MOY-3 |
| Devin Harris | Scoring Floor General | 22.8 | Medium | 9.9 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 8.2 | Starter point guard blending scoring and playmaking; contributed perimeter defense and transition facilitation. | 6MOY-20 |
| Erick Dampier | Paint Protector | 23.6 | Low | 5.7 | 7.8 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 8.0 | Anchored the interior with rebounding, rim protection and screens; complimentary role to perimeter stars. | 6MOY-20 |
| Keith Van Horn | Stretch Forward | 20.6 | Low | 8.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 7.0 | Bench scorer with floor spacing and veteran experience; occasional forward scoring bursts. | — |
| DeSagana Diop | Defensive Big | 18.6 | Low | 2.3 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 4.7 | Role center providing rebounds and interior defense in limited action. | — |
| Adrian Griffin | 3&D Veteran | 23.9 | Low | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 6.0 | Defensive-oriented wing that helped perimeter containment and spacing. | — |
| Austin Croshere | Stretch Forward | 11.9 | Low | 3.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 4.8 | Bench forward adding spacing and occasional rebound support. | — |
| Greg Buckner | Perimeter Depth | 18.1 | Low | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 4.9 | Spot minutes contributing perimeter defense and floor spacing. | — |
| Rawle Marshall | Development Wing | 10.5 | Low | 3.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.7 | Limited minutes with occasional spot production. | — |
| Darrell Armstrong | Backup Floor Guard | 10.0 | Low | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.6 | Backup playmaking and veteran energy in short stints. | — |
| Pavel Podkolzin | Deep Big | 18.0 | Low | 3.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5.5 | Very limited role; provided short bursts of rebounding and interior presence. | — |
| Josh Powell | Backup Forward | 11.6 | Low | 3.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 3.1 | Brief minutes contributing role scoring and boards. | — |
| D.J. Mbenga | Deep Big | 5.5 | Low | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.8 | Very limited bench minutes with interior defensive focus. | — |
| Maurice Ager | Deep Reserve | 6.7 | Low | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 | Minimal impact with occasional scoring in limited action. | — |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| Player Name | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG+BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Nowitzki | Franchise Offensive Anchor | 42.7 | Extreme | 27.0 | 11.7 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 21.7 | Primary offensive engine throughout the playoffs; carried Dallas with elite shot-making, heavy isolation usage, and matchup-proof scoring while anchoring half-court offense deep into the postseason. | — |
| Josh Howard | Two-Way Secondary Star | 35.8 | High | 16.7 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 13.6 | Served as Dirk’s most reliable two-way complement, defending top wings while attacking closeouts and scoring efficiently in transition during the playoff run. | — |
| Jason Terry | Lead Shot-Creating Guard | 38.4 | High | 18.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 13.4 | Operated as the primary perimeter scorer and late-clock creator, taking high-difficulty jumpers and handling major ball-handling responsibility in playoff lineups. | — |
| Jerry Stackhouse | Veteran Bench Scorer | 32.3 | Medium | 13.7 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 9.9 | Functioned as instant offense off the bench, providing downhill scoring and physical guard play when Dallas needed secondary creation in the playoffs. | — |
| Devin Harris | Change-of-Pace Guard | 24.3 | Medium | 9.4 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 7.1 | Used for speed, penetration, and perimeter defense; pushed tempo and pressured opposing guards in limited but energetic playoff minutes. | — |
| Erick Dampier | Interior Enforcer | 23.9 | Low | 5.0 | 6.7 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 7.0 | Provided physical interior defense, screening, and rebounding against opposing bigs, allowing Dallas to maintain size without offensive dependence. | — |
| DeSagana Diop | Defensive Anchor Center | 18.5 | Low | 2.7 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 4.9 | Specialized rim protector tasked with fouls, shot contests, and rebounding; offense was irrelevant to his playoff value. | — |
| Adrian Griffin | Defensive Utility Wing | 17.5 | Low | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 4.7 | Trusted defensive wing used for perimeter containment and situational matchups, contributing connective passing and rebounding. | — |
| Keith Van Horn | Spacing Forward | 12.3 | Low | 3.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | Deployed primarily for floor spacing and size; struggled to convert shots consistently but maintained defensive structure in short stints. | — |
| Marquis Daniels | Energy Combo Guard | 11.1 | Low | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 3.1 | Provided hustle minutes, ball pressure, and occasional secondary playmaking when injuries and rotations required flexibility. | — |
| Darrell Armstrong | Veteran Depth Guard | 4.3 | Very Low | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | Locker-room leader and emergency ball-handler; playoff role was minimal and situational (basketball-reference.com). | — |
| D.J. Mbenga | Emergency Rim Protector | 3.6 | Very Low | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | Used only in extreme frontcourt depth situations; defensive presence without offensive role. | — |
| Josh Powell | Developmental Forward | 4.2 | Very Low | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | End-of-rotation forward receiving limited developmental minutes with no offensive emphasis during the playoffs. | — |