Recently, Beaubois has opened the first and third quarters and that's it. After Wednesday's 93-92 loss to the New Orleans Hornets, Beaubois was asked if he is managing to be patient.
"I guess. I don't have any choice," Beaubois said. "For sure, I want to play, but I just came back and the guys played great before that."
Beaubois made 3-of-5 shots in the first quarter. But, after sitting out the final 17 minutes of the first half and then halftime, he missed 4-of-5 shots in the third quarter.
"It's tough because you kind of get out of a rhythm, but that's the way it is," Beaubois said. "I have to keep working to find a way to stay on the court. I have to continue to work on my conditioning. I'm not 100 percent, but I am better than when I started."
Before the third quarter started, Mavs assistant coach Dwane Casey, the defensive architect, was giving Beaubois instructions. Beaubois did not look at Casey as he spoke.
Asked if he believes his defense is preventing Carlisle from playing him more, Beaubois said, "Ask him. I don't know."