Okafor's playing time wasn't the only thing that had decreased; his shooting percentage and defensive performance had also sharply declined compared to the early season.
Gerald Wallace played in 12 games, averaging 30 minutes, scoring 13.5 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing out 2.3 assists, and making 2.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. His performance hadn't declined too much, but the numerous times he was sidelined due to injuries and the decrease in playing time were concerning.
With more playing time, players like Matt Carroll, Jumaine Jones, and Alan Anderson showed improvement, but their improved performances could not offset the negative impact of the decline in Okafor and Gerald Wallace's play.
Felton and Rondo's performances were steadily improving. Felton attended all 17 games, averaging 17 points, slightly higher than in the early season, and 8.1 assists per game; Rondo averaged 6.3 points, 6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists over these 17 games.
