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PLAYER PERFORMANCE

MIN Minnesota Timberwolves
S Jaden McDaniels 35.4m
25
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
+13.7

Smothering perimeter defense against the opposing primary initiator generated immense value and disrupted the enemy's offensive flow. He capitalized on the resulting chaos by leaking out for high-percentage transition finishes. A dominant third-quarter stretch of lockdown isolation coverage perfectly illustrated his two-way impact.

Shooting
FG 10/16 (62.5%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 4/4 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 70.4%
USG% 24.7%
Net Rtg -17.3
+/- -13
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 35.4m
Scoring +20.7
Creation +1.1
Shot Making +4.7
Hustle +0.9
Defense +0.4
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 24
FGM Against 13
Opp FG% 54.2%
STL 0
BLK 4
TO 2
S Julius Randle 34.5m
24
pts
7
reb
3
ast
Impact
+18.3

Bully-ball drives into the teeth of the defense consistently collapsed the paint and created secondary scoring windows. He generated crucial extra possessions by outmuscling his primary matchup on the offensive glass. His physical dominance during a pivotal fourth-quarter run masked a few sloppy live-ball turnovers.

Shooting
FG 8/15 (53.3%)
3PT 1/4 (25.0%)
FT 7/8 (87.5%)
Advanced
TS% 64.8%
USG% 25.6%
Net Rtg -3.2
+/- -5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 34.5m
Scoring +18.5
Creation +1.9
Shot Making +3.9
Hustle +7.0
Defense +1.5
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 14
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 2
BLK 1
TO 2
12
pts
3
reb
4
ast
Impact
+1.2

High-energy deflections and relentless screen navigation couldn't salvage a night ruined by poor shot selection. He repeatedly forced contested looks early in the shot clock, bailing out a scrambling defense. His frantic pace generated a few transition sparks, but the sheer volume of bricked jumpers weighed down his overall contribution.

Shooting
FG 3/10 (30.0%)
3PT 3/8 (37.5%)
FT 3/3 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 53.0%
USG% 15.5%
Net Rtg -11.1
+/- -7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 29.9m
Scoring +7.0
Creation +1.9
Shot Making +2.9
Hustle +0.9
Defense +0.8
Turnovers -3.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 11
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 63.6%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 1
S Rudy Gobert 26.4m
8
pts
5
reb
1
ast
Impact
+0.4

Elite rim deterrence altered numerous interior attempts, but his inability to finish through contact on the other end erased that value. Fumbling multiple pocket passes in the pick-and-roll stalled the half-court offense significantly. A second-quarter stretch where he was repeatedly hacked and missed free throws ultimately dragged his net impact into the red.

Shooting
FG 3/7 (42.9%)
3PT 0/0
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 50.8%
USG% 14.5%
Net Rtg -28.0
+/- -18
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.4m
Scoring +4.2
Creation +1.4
Shot Making +0.6
Hustle +3.4
Defense +1.2
Turnovers -3.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 1
BLK 2
TO 1
S Mike Conley 25.6m
10
pts
3
reb
4
ast
Impact
+6.5

Masterful tempo control and mistake-free orchestration stabilized the second unit during rocky offensive stretches. His brilliant stunt-and-recover technique on the perimeter blew up multiple pick-and-roll actions. A steadying presence in the first half, his veteran defensive positioning heavily outweighed his mediocre shooting efficiency.

Shooting
FG 3/8 (37.5%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 3/3 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 53.6%
USG% 14.5%
Net Rtg -6.0
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 25.6m
Scoring +6.0
Creation +1.7
Shot Making +1.7
Hustle +3.8
Defense +2.9
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 1
BLK 1
TO 0
Naz Reid 27.4m
18
pts
7
reb
2
ast
Impact
+8.7

Punishing mismatches in the post and stretching the floor as a trailer created a massive offensive advantage. His surprisingly nimble lateral movement on switches completely neutralized the opponent's backup guards. A fiery scoring burst at the start of the fourth quarter cemented his status as the premier spark plug off the bench.

Shooting
FG 7/12 (58.3%)
3PT 2/6 (33.3%)
FT 2/4 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 65.4%
USG% 23.2%
Net Rtg -3.8
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 27.4m
Scoring +13.3
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +4.1
Hustle +7.0
Defense -2.1
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 23.1%
STL 1
BLK 1
TO 2
9
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
-1.7

Reckless drives into heavy traffic resulted in empty possessions and fueled opponent fast breaks. He frequently lost his man while ball-watching on the weak side, compromising the defensive shell. A disorganized second-quarter stint defined by forced isolation attempts severely damaged his overall metric.

Shooting
FG 3/8 (37.5%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 2/3 (66.7%)
Advanced
TS% 48.3%
USG% 16.4%
Net Rtg -15.5
+/- -11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 25.2m
Scoring +4.4
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +2.0
Hustle +2.8
Defense +0.5
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 6
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 16.7%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 1
Bones Hyland 15.6m
4
pts
2
reb
1
ast
Impact
-14.6

Disastrous shot selection from deep completely derailed the second unit's offensive rhythm. He compounded his missed pull-up jumpers by failing to hustle back, gifting the opposition easy transition layups. A brutal stretch of consecutive unforced errors in the second quarter tanked his rating beyond repair.

Shooting
FG 1/6 (16.7%)
3PT 1/5 (20.0%)
FT 1/2 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 29.1%
USG% 25.0%
Net Rtg -5.7
+/- -4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 15.6m
Scoring -0.6
Creation +0.2
Shot Making +0.9
Hustle +0.6
Defense -1.9
Turnovers -3.5
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 55.6%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 2
4
pts
0
reb
2
ast
Impact
-13.0

Over-dribbling against set defenses stagnated the offensive flow and led to several late-clock violations. He struggled to navigate screens physically, consistently requiring help rotations that left shooters open. Despite hitting his few attempts, his inability to initiate the primary offense rendered him a distinct negative.

Shooting
FG 2/2 (100.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 100.0%
USG% 18.5%
Net Rtg -13.4
+/- -5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 12.1m
Scoring +4.0
Creation +0.5
Shot Making +1.0
Hustle +0.0
Defense +0.5
Turnovers -7.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 3
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-10.3

Rushing a contested midrange look the moment he checked in immediately dinged his offensive value. He failed to make an impact on the glass or defensively during a disjointed garbage-time run. The forced jumper stood out as the only notable event of his brief appearance.

Shooting
FG 0/1 (0.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 16.7%
Net Rtg +16.7
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 2.8m
Scoring -0.7
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.0
Defense +0.0
Turnovers +0.0
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
0.0

Wandered aimlessly through the final few minutes without executing any decisive actions. He was caught out of position on a late defensive rotation, allowing a meaningless layup. His negative score is a byproduct of sharing the floor during an opponent's garbage-time scoring run.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg +16.7
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 2.8m
Scoring +5.8
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +1.4
Hustle +3.7
Defense -1.3
Turnovers -1.7
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-9.9

Picked up a quick defensive foul while biting on a pump fake during mop-up duty. He did manage to tip a loose ball to a teammate, securing a fractional hustle bonus. Ultimately, his lack of offensive involvement and defensive miscue resulted in a slight negative grade.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg 0.0
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 2.2m
Scoring +0.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.0
Defense -0.3
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
DEN Denver Nuggets
S Jamal Murray 37.2m
43
pts
6
reb
3
ast
Impact
+35.7

An unstoppable barrage of pull-up jumpers against drop coverage anchored his massive offensive contribution. He consistently punished switches during a dominant third-quarter explosion, generating immense value through sheer shot-making difficulty. A few lazy transition defensive possessions slightly clipped his ceiling, but his scoring gravity dictated the entire game flow.

Shooting
FG 16/29 (55.2%)
3PT 5/9 (55.6%)
FT 6/7 (85.7%)
Advanced
TS% 67.0%
USG% 36.2%
Net Rtg +30.2
+/- +30
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 37.2m
Scoring +33.1
Creation +2.0
Shot Making +10.5
Hustle +1.8
Defense -0.3
Turnovers -5.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 12
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 2
S Nikola Jokić 36.1m
25
pts
19
reb
10
ast
Impact
+42.8

Absolute surgical precision in the half-court offense drove an astronomical positive rating. His ability to dissect double-teams from the high post created a barrage of high-value looks for cutters all night. Elite positional defense and flawless shot selection made him completely unplayable for the opposing frontcourt.

Shooting
FG 9/10 (90.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 7/7 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 95.6%
USG% 18.2%
Net Rtg +20.6
+/- +17
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 36.1m
Scoring +24.4
Creation +1.7
Shot Making +4.1
Hustle +20.2
Defense +2.5
Turnovers -7.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 26
FGM Against 16
Opp FG% 61.5%
STL 2
BLK 1
TO 3
S Aaron Gordon 32.8m
9
pts
3
reb
3
ast
Impact
-12.5

Forced attempts in the paint against set defenses severely damaged his offensive efficiency and fueled transition opportunities going the other way. A stagnant third-quarter stretch where he settled for contested floaters highlighted his poor shot selection. He failed to generate his usual physical advantages around the rim, rendering him a massive net negative.

Shooting
FG 3/10 (30.0%)
3PT 0/2 (0.0%)
FT 3/3 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 39.8%
USG% 15.9%
Net Rtg +11.4
+/- +8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 32.8m
Scoring +2.9
Creation +1.5
Shot Making +1.2
Hustle +0.9
Defense -4.7
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 17
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 41.2%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 2
S Christian Braun 27.5m
7
pts
3
reb
2
ast
Impact
+0.6

Relentless point-of-attack pressure kept his overall rating afloat despite a rough night finishing at the rim. Clanking several open corner looks prevented him from capitalizing on the gravity of his teammates. His crucial fourth-quarter weakside block perfectly encapsulated a performance defined entirely by gritty defensive effort rather than scoring.

Shooting
FG 3/9 (33.3%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 38.9%
USG% 13.8%
Net Rtg -1.7
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 27.5m
Scoring +1.5
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.7
Hustle +3.8
Defense +3.2
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 4
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 0
S Cameron Johnson 18.9m
5
pts
2
reb
2
ast
Impact
-15.0

Defensive lapses on the perimeter allowed opponents to exploit his matchup repeatedly during the second quarter. While he generated some value through active rotations and loose ball recoveries, his inability to stretch the floor consistently negated those hustle points. Poor closeouts ultimately cratered his overall impact despite decent energy.

Shooting
FG 2/5 (40.0%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 50.0%
USG% 16.3%
Net Rtg -29.3
+/- -14
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 18.9m
Scoring +2.5
Creation +0.3
Shot Making +1.2
Hustle +0.6
Defense -5.3
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 71.4%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 2
20
pts
1
reb
3
ast
Impact
+13.6

Lethal weakside spacing and decisive catch-and-shoot execution maximized his offensive footprint. A critical sequence of back-to-back transition triples in the second half broke the opponent's zone scheme wide open. However, his overall impact was muted by a complete lack of resistance at the point of attack on the other end.

Shooting
FG 7/11 (63.6%)
3PT 4/6 (66.7%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 84.2%
USG% 15.6%
Net Rtg +40.4
+/- +25
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 31.6m
Scoring +17.1
Creation +0.6
Shot Making +5.4
Hustle +0.3
Defense -0.6
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 37.5%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
12
pts
2
reb
1
ast
Impact
+6.5

Exceptional length and timing as a help-side rim protector fueled a highly productive two-way showing. Capitalizing on broken plays, he found easy finishing angles when the primary actions stalled. His suffocating isolation defense against the opposing wings in the first half set a physical tone that resonated all game.

Shooting
FG 4/6 (66.7%)
3PT 2/2 (100.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 87.2%
USG% 13.1%
Net Rtg +30.0
+/- +14
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 24.7m
Scoring +9.8
Creation +1.2
Shot Making +2.4
Hustle +0.6
Defense +3.4
Turnovers -1.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 44.4%
STL 1
BLK 2
TO 1
Bruce Brown 13.4m
2
pts
5
reb
0
ast
Impact
-8.4

Getting caught on screens repeatedly compromised the team's defensive shell and tanked his overall rating. He failed to provide his usual chaotic energy, looking hesitant when attacking closeouts. A particularly rough stint guarding the pick-and-roll in the second quarter exposed his lack of lateral sharpness.

Shooting
FG 1/4 (25.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 25.0%
USG% 13.5%
Net Rtg +3.3
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 13.4m
Scoring -0.9
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.5
Hustle +6.3
Defense -3.4
Turnovers -1.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 80.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 1
4
pts
4
reb
0
ast
Impact
-6.5

Plodding footwork in drop coverage allowed opposing guards to walk into comfortable mid-range jumpers. He clogged the paint offensively, disrupting the team's cutting lanes and forcing contested interior looks. A brief first-quarter stint where he was repeatedly beaten down the floor in transition sealed his negative evaluation.

Shooting
FG 1/3 (33.3%)
3PT 0/0
FT 2/4 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 42.0%
USG% 22.2%
Net Rtg -4.7
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 10.3m
Scoring +1.3
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +0.6
Hustle +5.1
Defense -0.1
Turnovers -3.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 20.0%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 1
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-0.8

Saw the floor only for the final mop-up possessions. He simply occupied space in the corner offensively without touching the ball. A completely neutral stint that mathematically drifted into the negative due to lineup scaling.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -100.0
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 1.4m
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 1
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 100.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
Zeke Nnaji 1.4m
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-10.4

Forcing a contested perimeter jumper late in the shot clock dinged his offensive efficiency during a brief appearance. He failed to establish rebounding position on the ensuing possession. This rushed shot attempt entirely defined his short, unproductive stint.

Shooting
FG 0/1 (0.0%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 33.3%
Net Rtg -100.0
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 1.4m
Scoring -0.8
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.0
Defense +0.0
Turnovers +0.0
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-3.3

Subbed in solely to burn the final seconds of the clock. He managed one solid closeout to register a tiny hustle bump. The sample size was entirely negligible, resulting in a mathematical flatline.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -100.0
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 1.4m
Scoring +4.6
Creation +0.5
Shot Making +1.6
Hustle +1.1
Defense -1.2
Turnovers -1.5
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 1
FGM Against 0
Opp FG% 0.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-3.8

Handled the ball to run out the clock in the dying moments of the game. He initiated no offensive actions, prioritizing ball security over scoring. His rating reflects the mathematical baseline of an empty garbage-time shift.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -100.0
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 1.4m
Scoring +3.3
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +1.5
Hustle +1.7
Defense -0.9
Turnovers -1.6
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
1
reb
0
ast
Impact
-9.3

Inserted during the closing garbage-time sequence with the outcome already decided. He maintained proper positioning on a single defensive possession to avoid bleeding points. No meaningful actions were recorded during this brief cameo.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -100.0
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 1.4m
Scoring +0.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.3
Defense +0.0
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 1
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 100.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-10.5

A blown defensive assignment during a baseline out-of-bounds play accounted for his entire negative value in mere seconds. He was immediately targeted on a switch before being subbed back out. This fleeting garbage-time cameo offered zero opportunity to establish any rhythm.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -200.0
+/- -4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 0.3m
Scoring +0.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.0
Defense -0.3
Turnovers +0.0
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0