Complex sentence: During that stretch he averaged 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal per game, but did not appear in the playoffs for the first time in his career.
Split into simpler sentences: During that stretch, he averaged 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal per game. Carl did not appear in the playoffs for the first time in his career.