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PLAYER PERFORMANCE

ORL Orlando Magic
S Paolo Banchero 35.6m
11
pts
6
reb
1
ast
Impact
-12.7

A brutal night of forced shots and clanked perimeter looks completely cratered his overall impact rating. Even though he battled hard defensively and generated solid hustle metrics, the sheer volume of empty offensive possessions was too much to overcome.

Shooting
FG 4/15 (26.7%)
3PT 0/5 (0.0%)
FT 3/5 (60.0%)
Advanced
TS% 32.0%
USG% 23.0%
Net Rtg -11.6
+/- -10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 35.6m
Scoring +1.7
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +1.4
Hustle +1.8
Defense -3.1
Turnovers -7.8
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 46.7%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 3
S Franz Wagner 35.1m
27
pts
6
reb
2
ast
Impact
+13.3

An aggressive offensive mindset and elite shot selection fueled a massive spike in his scoring volume. He consistently exploited defensive mismatches on the wing, driving a highly positive box impact that easily outweighed minor defensive lapses.

Shooting
FG 10/17 (58.8%)
3PT 2/5 (40.0%)
FT 5/6 (83.3%)
Advanced
TS% 68.7%
USG% 25.5%
Net Rtg -3.9
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 35.1m
Scoring +21.4
Creation +1.3
Shot Making +5.5
Hustle +4.7
Defense -1.4
Turnovers -10.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 10
Opp FG% 76.9%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 4
S Desmond Bane 33.4m
15
pts
7
reb
5
ast
Impact
+5.5

Cold shooting from beyond the arc severely dampened his offensive utility and dragged his overall rating into the red. He struggled to find any rhythm against tight perimeter closeouts, negating the value of his secondary playmaking.

Shooting
FG 5/14 (35.7%)
3PT 1/7 (14.3%)
FT 4/5 (80.0%)
Advanced
TS% 46.3%
USG% 21.2%
Net Rtg -11.0
+/- -7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 33.4m
Scoring +7.6
Creation +1.2
Shot Making +2.7
Hustle +7.0
Defense -2.2
Turnovers -4.6
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 14
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 21.4%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 3
10
pts
8
reb
2
ast
Impact
+6.7

Faded into the background offensively due to a severe lack of field goal attempts, failing to leverage his recent hot streak. While his interior defense remained sturdy, his passive approach on the other end allowed the opposition to ignore him and clog the paint.

Shooting
FG 2/4 (50.0%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 6/11 (54.5%)
Advanced
TS% 56.6%
USG% 13.9%
Net Rtg -15.9
+/- -10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 31.1m
Scoring +6.0
Creation +2.2
Shot Making +0.9
Hustle +9.2
Defense +1.6
Turnovers -6.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 71.4%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 2
S Jalen Suggs 19.1m
11
pts
3
reb
4
ast
Impact
-5.7

Knocked down his perimeter looks with excellent efficiency, but foul trouble or rotational limits kept his minutes unexpectedly low. His usually stout point-of-attack defense slipped slightly, allowing opposing guards to generate enough penetration to push his final rating slightly negative.

Shooting
FG 4/5 (80.0%)
3PT 3/4 (75.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 110.0%
USG% 16.1%
Net Rtg +6.7
+/- +4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 19.1m
Scoring +10.3
Creation +1.5
Shot Making +3.4
Hustle +0.9
Defense -3.4
Turnovers -10.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 57.1%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 4
15
pts
6
reb
3
ast
Impact
+18.8

Delivered a masterclass in two-way role playing, combining timely perimeter shot-making with absolutely suffocating defensive rotations. His ability to seamlessly connect the offense while blowing up opponent actions on the wing resulted in a massive spike in overall value.

Shooting
FG 5/10 (50.0%)
3PT 2/4 (50.0%)
FT 3/4 (75.0%)
Advanced
TS% 63.8%
USG% 21.0%
Net Rtg +13.6
+/- +8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 24.4m
Scoring +11.1
Creation +1.6
Shot Making +3.4
Hustle +6.7
Defense +6.8
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 62.5%
STL 3
BLK 0
TO 1
8
pts
3
reb
2
ast
Impact
-12.6

Bled significant value during his stretches on the floor due to a lack of offensive assertiveness and poor spacing. Despite converting the few looks he took around the rim, his inability to threaten the defense from outside stalled the second unit's momentum.

Shooting
FG 3/4 (75.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 2/5 (40.0%)
Advanced
TS% 64.5%
USG% 22.2%
Net Rtg +15.0
+/- +2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 21.1m
Scoring +5.3
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +0.9
Hustle +0.9
Defense -2.3
Turnovers -10.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 11
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 36.4%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 4
Tyus Jones 19.6m
4
pts
1
reb
2
ast
Impact
-7.7

Struggled to dictate the tempo of the game, resulting in stagnant offensive sets and a steep negative impact score. A complete lack of disruptive hustle plays meant he offered very little resistance when the opposition pushed the pace in transition.

Shooting
FG 2/4 (50.0%)
3PT 0/2 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 50.0%
USG% 10.4%
Net Rtg -23.7
+/- -9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 19.6m
Scoring +2.4
Creation +0.1
Shot Making +1.0
Hustle +0.3
Defense +0.2
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 57.1%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 1
Goga Bitadze 16.9m
3
pts
5
reb
0
ast
Impact
-1.1

Anchored the second-unit defense with excellent rim protection and verticality, driving a solid positive rating. His offensive limitations were effectively masked by his ability to deter drivers and secure the defensive glass during his rotational shifts.

Shooting
FG 1/3 (33.3%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 1/1 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 43.6%
USG% 7.0%
Net Rtg +18.2
+/- +6
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 16.9m
Scoring +1.5
Creation +0.2
Shot Making +0.1
Hustle +6.3
Defense -0.9
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 6
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 0
BLK 2
TO 0
3
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-5.0

Made a fleeting appearance at the end of the rotation, managing to drill a single perimeter look before the final horn. Did not log enough minutes to generate any meaningful defensive or hustle metrics.

Shooting
FG 1/2 (50.0%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 75.0%
USG% 20.0%
Net Rtg -33.3
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 3.6m
Scoring +2.2
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.0
Hustle +0.0
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
-5.5

Stepped onto the floor for a literal handful of seconds, likely for a specific end-of-quarter defensive possession. Registered absolutely zero statistical footprint during the microscopic cameo.

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 0.1m
Scoring +1.4
Creation +0.3
Shot Making +0.3
Hustle +2.3
Defense -1.0
Turnovers -0.7
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
ATL Atlanta Hawks
S Trae Young 33.5m
25
pts
1
reb
6
ast
Impact
+21.0

Generated a massive overall impact score largely driven by surprisingly elite defensive metrics and active hands in passing lanes. While his perimeter jumper was misfiring, his ability to orchestrate the offense and create high-leverage hustle plays more than covered the shooting woes.

Shooting
FG 7/18 (38.9%)
3PT 1/6 (16.7%)
FT 10/12 (83.3%)
Advanced
TS% 53.7%
USG% 29.6%
Net Rtg +12.2
+/- +8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 33.5m
Scoring +16.2
Creation +4.4
Shot Making +3.7
Hustle +0.3
Defense +6.8
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 40.0%
STL 3
BLK 0
TO 1
S Onyeka Okongwu 33.0m
17
pts
4
reb
3
ast
Impact
+4.6

Anchored the interior effectively with a balanced two-way performance that featured high-level defensive positioning. His ability to finish efficiently around the rim while racking up significant hustle points made him a highly disruptive force in the paint.

Shooting
FG 5/10 (50.0%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 6/7 (85.7%)
Advanced
TS% 65.0%
USG% 20.5%
Net Rtg -12.6
+/- -11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 33.0m
Scoring +12.6
Creation +1.6
Shot Making +1.9
Hustle +1.2
Defense -2.7
Turnovers -2.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 17
FGM Against 9
Opp FG% 52.9%
STL 1
BLK 3
TO 2
S Dyson Daniels 32.1m
6
pts
9
reb
4
ast
Impact
-5.6

Elite point-of-attack defense and relentless hustle completely salvaged an otherwise quiet offensive outing. Even with his scoring output cut in half, his ability to blow up actions on the perimeter kept his overall impact slightly in the green.

Shooting
FG 3/7 (42.9%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/2 (0.0%)
Advanced
TS% 38.1%
USG% 13.3%
Net Rtg +17.0
+/- +10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 32.1m
Scoring +1.9
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +1.7
Hustle +2.7
Defense -1.0
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 30.0%
STL 2
BLK 1
TO 2
19
pts
1
reb
4
ast
Impact
+12.0

Perimeter shot selection dragged down his overall efficiency, as a barrage of missed threes severely limited his offensive ceiling. He managed to salvage a positive impact through active defensive rotations and consistent hustle plays that disrupted the opponent's rhythm.

Shooting
FG 8/18 (44.4%)
3PT 1/10 (10.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 50.3%
USG% 27.4%
Net Rtg 0.0
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 30.5m
Scoring +11.2
Creation +2.1
Shot Making +4.4
Hustle +0.3
Defense +2.4
Turnovers -1.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 70.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 1
S Jalen Johnson 26.0m
12
pts
8
reb
1
ast
Impact
+4.0

Despite a sharp drop in scoring volume compared to his recent tear, his value was buoyed by exceptional hustle metrics. He avoided forcing bad perimeter looks, instead focusing on generating extra possessions through sheer effort on the glass and in loose-ball situations.

Shooting
FG 5/10 (50.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 55.1%
USG% 21.9%
Net Rtg -16.8
+/- -12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.0m
Scoring +8.8
Creation +0.6
Shot Making +2.1
Hustle +7.2
Defense -2.6
Turnovers -6.6
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 3
13
pts
8
reb
3
ast
Impact
+4.6

Capitalized on a massive surge in offensive confidence to deliver a highly efficient scoring punch off the bench. Combined with disciplined defensive rotations, this breakout performance provided a crucial secondary lift for the second unit.

Shooting
FG 5/9 (55.6%)
3PT 2/5 (40.0%)
FT 1/3 (33.3%)
Advanced
TS% 63.0%
USG% 18.3%
Net Rtg +37.1
+/- +21
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 29.8m
Scoring +8.9
Creation +0.8
Shot Making +2.6
Hustle +10.2
Defense -2.9
Turnovers -5.9
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 12
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 41.7%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 3
Luke Kennard 22.9m
6
pts
3
reb
2
ast
Impact
-2.7

A lack of overall aggression severely limited his utility, as he failed to launch a single attempt from beyond the arc. The resulting spacing issues and passive offensive stretches caused his overall impact to bleed into the negative despite decent shooting efficiency.

Shooting
FG 3/5 (60.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 60.0%
USG% 12.3%
Net Rtg +23.9
+/- +11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 22.9m
Scoring +4.5
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.6
Hustle +3.8
Defense +0.2
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 6
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2
5
pts
2
reb
1
ast
Impact
-5.0

Struggled to leave a positive imprint on the game during his rotational stint, bleeding value through defensive lapses. While he knocked down the few looks he took, his inability to generate meaningful hustle events kept his overall rating in the red.

Shooting
FG 2/3 (66.7%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 83.3%
USG% 11.8%
Net Rtg -33.3
+/- -9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 13.6m
Scoring +4.2
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.2
Hustle +0.6
Defense -0.3
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 80.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 1
3
pts
1
reb
2
ast
Impact
-4.8

Maximized a short stint off the bench by injecting high-energy hustle plays that extended possessions. His willingness to do the dirty work on the margins allowed him to post a positive impact despite minimal offensive touches.

Shooting
FG 1/2 (50.0%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 75.0%
USG% 9.1%
Net Rtg -39.8
+/- -7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 11.1m
Scoring +2.1
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.9
Hustle +0.3
Defense +0.0
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 1
FGM Against 0
Opp FG% 0.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
Asa Newell 3.8m
5
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-4.6

Provided an immediate spark of instant offense during a very brief appearance on the floor. The quick trigger from the perimeter drove a positive rating, though his defensive positioning left something to be desired.

Shooting
FG 2/3 (66.7%)
3PT 1/1 (100.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 83.3%
USG% 37.5%
Net Rtg +122.5
+/- +9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 3.8m
Scoring +4.1
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.0
Hustle +0.0
Defense -1.6
Turnovers +0.0
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
3
reb
0
ast
Impact
-6.7

Logged minimal minutes in a brief rotational cameo that barely registered on the impact scale. Showed a flash of defensive awareness in the paint, but didn't have enough runway to influence the overall game flow.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 9.1%
Net Rtg +12.5
+/- +1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 3.7m
Scoring +0.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +3.8
Defense +0.0
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 0
Opp FG% 0.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 1