Since Gasol was injured back in January, the Spurs have gone 11-4.
Why? The resurgent play of backup center Dewayne Dedmon. Per-36 minutes. Dedmon is averaging 11.2 points on 62.4% shooting, 13.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 1.7 blocks and an offensive rating of 108.5.
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In comparison, Gasol is averaging 16.0 points on 51% shooting, 10.8 rebounds, 0.6 steals, 1.6 blocks and an offensive rating of 111.3. There is no question that Gasol is the superior offensive talent.
On the defensive side of the ball, Dedmon has a defensive rating of 95.