Updated: January 8, 2012, 6:01 pm ET

Rick Carlisle wants more out of Beaubois

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle hasn’t been too impressed with third-year guard Rodrigue Beaubois.

With veteran Jason Kidd nursing a lower back injury, Delonte West has played well in his absence – but Beaubois has been asked to command a bigger role.

Beaubois has logged 16:24 of playing time, scoring 11 points on 4-of-10 shooting.

“He made some shots, but the rest of his game needs work,” Carlisle said. “He’s playing point now and Jason’s not out there with them, so this is a different kind of challenge for him.

“His decision-making is going to get better, his recognition is going to get better, but he understands the challenges and it can’t be me having to scream at him to get in a stance every time on defense. He’s got to do it for us.”

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