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PLAYER PERFORMANCE

BKN Brooklyn Nets
31
pts
8
reb
3
ast
Impact
+19.3

Elite shot-making over heavy contests fueled a highly productive offensive showing and a solid +5.5 overall rating. He repeatedly burned defenders who lost track of him in transition, hunting the deep ball with supreme confidence. His length also proved disruptive on the glass, capping off a well-rounded two-way performance.

Shooting
FG 13/22 (59.1%)
3PT 5/10 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 70.5%
USG% 25.8%
Net Rtg -5.8
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 36.4m
Scoring +24.2
Creation +1.3
Shot Making +8.7
Hustle +2.4
Defense +0.8
Turnovers -6.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2
S Cam Thomas 34.5m
33
pts
2
reb
9
ast
Impact
+15.7

Aggressive downhill attacking snapped a brutal three-game slump and generated a massive surge in offensive production. Even though his outside shot wasn't falling cleanly, his relentless rim pressure forced defensive collapses and opened up passing lanes. This sheer volume of shot creation overcame his mediocre defensive metrics to yield a solid +5.9 impact.

Shooting
FG 12/24 (50.0%)
3PT 3/11 (27.3%)
FT 6/6 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 61.9%
USG% 33.7%
Net Rtg -16.2
+/- -11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 34.5m
Scoring +24.6
Creation +2.8
Shot Making +7.7
Hustle +0.6
Defense -0.9
Turnovers -7.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 57.1%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 3
S Nic Claxton 31.2m
10
pts
9
reb
4
ast
Impact
+2.9

Uncharacteristic struggles finishing through contact at the rim severely limited his offensive value, dropping his efficiency well below his recent baseline. However, his elite switchability on the perimeter (+6.2 defense) and relentless motor (+5.8 hustle) salvaged a positive net impact. His ability to blow up pick-and-rolls defensively kept him on the floor despite the offensive woes.

Shooting
FG 5/14 (35.7%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 35.7%
USG% 20.5%
Net Rtg -20.8
+/- -18
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 31.2m
Scoring +2.7
Creation +0.5
Shot Making +1.6
Hustle +11.4
Defense +3.1
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 60.0%
STL 3
BLK 0
TO 2
S Terance Mann 24.2m
4
pts
1
reb
2
ast
Impact
-9.2

An inability to punish the defense from beyond the arc severely cramped the floor and drove a steep -7.6 net impact. Defenders routinely went under screens and dared him to shoot, stalling out the half-court offense. While his hustle metrics remained solid, his ongoing perimeter slump made him a liability in crucial spacing alignments.

Shooting
FG 2/6 (33.3%)
3PT 0/4 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 33.3%
USG% 9.7%
Net Rtg -19.3
+/- -12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 24.2m
Scoring +0.8
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +0.8
Hustle +1.3
Defense -0.1
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 11
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 54.5%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
S Ben Saraf 18.5m
2
pts
0
reb
1
ast
Impact
-18.2

Extreme passivity on the offensive end resulted in a catastrophic -14.3 net rating during his rotation minutes. He repeatedly passed up open looks, allowing the defense to completely ignore him and double-team the primary ball-handlers. Compounding the issue, he was consistently targeted and blown by at the point of attack on defense.

Shooting
FG 1/2 (50.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 50.0%
USG% 10.6%
Net Rtg -29.4
+/- -11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 18.5m
Scoring +0.8
Creation +0.5
Shot Making +0.2
Hustle +0.0
Defense -1.9
Turnovers -5.9
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 71.4%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 3
25
pts
2
reb
0
ast
Impact
+18.1

Lethal weak-side floor spacing punished defensive rotations all night, driving a spectacular +15.0 overall impact. He capitalized on every catch-and-shoot opportunity, vastly outperforming his recent efficiency averages. His active hands in the passing lanes (+3.7 defense) also sparked multiple transition breaks, cementing a phenomenal two-way shift.

Shooting
FG 9/13 (69.2%)
3PT 6/9 (66.7%)
FT 1/1 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 93.0%
USG% 19.1%
Net Rtg +21.8
+/- +12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 27.4m
Scoring +22.0
Creation +0.5
Shot Making +6.2
Hustle +1.6
Defense +1.0
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 9
Opp FG% 60.0%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 0
Egor Dëmin 24.6m
9
pts
6
reb
4
ast
Impact
-7.2

Despite knocking down his perimeter looks efficiently, severe defensive breakdowns led to a damaging -8.6 total impact. He routinely lost his man on back-door cuts and struggled to navigate through off-ball screens. The scoring he provided was immediately given right back on the other end due to poor rotational awareness.

Shooting
FG 3/5 (60.0%)
3PT 3/5 (60.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 90.0%
USG% 13.6%
Net Rtg +12.8
+/- +4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 24.6m
Scoring +7.4
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +2.9
Hustle +5.7
Defense -4.0
Turnovers -7.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 37.5%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 3
Noah Clowney 20.1m
5
pts
5
reb
3
ast
Impact
-10.7

Offensive invisibility plagued his minutes, as he struggled to find any rhythm within the half-court sets. Although his length provided a solid deterrent at the rim (+3.5 defense), his reluctance to roll hard to the basket allowed the defense to trap the ball-handler. The resulting stagnant possessions heavily contributed to his -7.5 net rating.

Shooting
FG 2/4 (50.0%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 62.5%
USG% 16.0%
Net Rtg +14.8
+/- +4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 20.1m
Scoring +3.4
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +1.1
Hustle +3.4
Defense +2.1
Turnovers -8.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 66.7%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 4
2
pts
2
reb
3
ast
Impact
-14.8

A failure to establish deep post position or generate meaningful screen assists rendered his offensive minutes highly ineffective. Opposing bigs easily pushed him off his spots, neutralizing his typical offensive rebounding value. He simply couldn't impact the physicality of the game during his brief time on the floor.

Shooting
FG 1/2 (50.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 50.0%
USG% 10.8%
Net Rtg +18.8
+/- +6
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 14.4m
Scoring +1.3
Creation +0.8
Shot Making +0.5
Hustle +0.6
Defense +0.2
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 40.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2
3
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
-9.3

Rushed attempts in traffic dragged down his efficiency during a very short stint off the bench. While he competed hard on the defensive end, his inability to convert in the paint stalled the second unit's momentum. The game simply moved too fast for him in this limited appearance.

Shooting
FG 1/4 (25.0%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 37.5%
USG% 19.0%
Net Rtg -31.0
+/- -8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 8.8m
Scoring +0.8
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.0
Hustle +0.9
Defense +0.0
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 3
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
CLE Cleveland Cavaliers
35
pts
2
reb
5
ast
Impact
+29.9

An absolute masterclass in shot creation and efficiency produced a staggering +14.8 total impact. He ruthlessly exploited drop coverage in the pick-and-roll, punishing defenders who went under screens with immediate pull-up daggers. His surprisingly disruptive point-of-attack defense (+7.0) ensured his offensive explosion wasn't given back on the other end.

Shooting
FG 10/15 (66.7%)
3PT 6/10 (60.0%)
FT 9/12 (75.0%)
Advanced
TS% 86.3%
USG% 26.5%
Net Rtg +30.8
+/- +22
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 34.9m
Scoring +29.8
Creation +3.5
Shot Making +7.7
Hustle +0.6
Defense +6.5
Turnovers -7.8
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 12
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 66.7%
STL 3
BLK 0
TO 3
S Evan Mobley 34.2m
13
pts
8
reb
5
ast
Impact
-0.0

A surprising negative overall impact (-4.6) stemmed from settling for perimeter jumpers rather than attacking the paint. His usually reliable interior finishing abandoned him, breaking a four-game streak of highly efficient shooting. Despite solid rim protection numbers, his inability to punish mismatches inside stalled the half-court offense.

Shooting
FG 5/12 (41.7%)
3PT 1/4 (25.0%)
FT 2/4 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 47.2%
USG% 20.0%
Net Rtg -8.9
+/- -8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 34.2m
Scoring +6.8
Creation +1.1
Shot Making +2.4
Hustle +6.3
Defense +0.4
Turnovers -7.1
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 12
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 25.0%
STL 0
BLK 2
TO 3
S Jarrett Allen 30.4m
22
pts
7
reb
4
ast
Impact
+16.5

Complete dominance in the restricted area fueled a massive +11.5 net impact, continuing a multi-game pattern of hyper-efficient interior finishing. He consistently sealed off defenders early in the shot clock to create high-percentage looks at the rim. Elite drop-coverage execution anchored the defense and prevented easy opponent layups.

Shooting
FG 8/11 (72.7%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 6/9 (66.7%)
Advanced
TS% 73.5%
USG% 22.7%
Net Rtg +33.9
+/- +24
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 30.4m
Scoring +18.0
Creation +1.9
Shot Making +2.5
Hustle +5.0
Defense +4.9
Turnovers -5.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 46.7%
STL 2
BLK 1
TO 2
S Sam Merrill 26.3m
22
pts
1
reb
5
ast
Impact
+7.4

Exceptional perimeter spacing cracked the opposing defense wide open, breaking him out of a recent shooting slump. The threat of his off-ball movement constantly warped defensive rotations and created driving lanes for teammates. However, his overall impact (+3.4) was slightly capped by being targeted on the defensive end.

Shooting
FG 6/11 (54.5%)
3PT 6/10 (60.0%)
FT 4/4 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 86.2%
USG% 25.0%
Net Rtg +21.7
+/- +14
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.3m
Scoring +18.0
Creation +2.2
Shot Making +5.8
Hustle +1.3
Defense +0.4
Turnovers -8.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 16
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 1
BLK 1
TO 4
S Jaylon Tyson 22.6m
8
pts
4
reb
1
ast
Impact
+4.4

Elite defensive metrics (+7.8) and consistent hustle plays drove a highly positive overall impact in his rotation minutes. He capitalized on spot-up opportunities by taking only high-value shots within the flow of the offense. His ability to lock down the perimeter without gambling defined his shift.

Shooting
FG 3/4 (75.0%)
3PT 2/3 (66.7%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 100.0%
USG% 8.9%
Net Rtg +0.4
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 22.6m
Scoring +7.2
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +2.0
Hustle +5.1
Defense +4.2
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 18
FGM Against 12
Opp FG% 66.7%
STL 3
BLK 1
TO 1
Dean Wade 26.9m
6
pts
6
reb
1
ast
Impact
-7.5

Clanking wide-open spot-up opportunities cratered his offensive value and allowed the defense to aggressively help off him. He provided sturdy weak-side rim protection, but it wasn't enough to overcome the spacing issues he caused. His persistent struggles from the corners effectively derailed the team's drive-and-kick rhythm.

Shooting
FG 2/7 (28.6%)
3PT 1/6 (16.7%)
FT 1/1 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 40.3%
USG% 10.4%
Net Rtg -11.3
+/- -8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.9m
Scoring +2.0
Creation +0.3
Shot Making +1.3
Hustle +3.7
Defense -3.1
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 28.6%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
Lonzo Ball 22.5m
2
pts
2
reb
8
ast
Impact
-9.2

A complete lack of offensive gravity severely damaged his overall rating (-5.7), as defenders routinely sagged off him to clog the passing lanes. While his perimeter defense remained highly disruptive (+5.5), his hesitancy to attack closeouts killed multiple possessions. The playmaking value was entirely negated by his inability to pressure the rim.

Shooting
FG 0/4 (0.0%)
3PT 0/2 (0.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 20.5%
USG% 12.1%
Net Rtg -2.4
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 22.5m
Scoring -1.1
Creation +2.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.6
Defense +4.7
Turnovers -3.5
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 37.5%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 2
9
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
-0.1

Reliable positional defense and timely weak-side rotations kept his overall impact in the green (+1.6). He found success operating out of the dunker spot, converting dump-off passes when the defense collapsed on drivers. His ability to anchor the backup frontcourt without demanding touches provided quiet but essential stability.

Shooting
FG 4/8 (50.0%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 1/3 (33.3%)
Advanced
TS% 48.3%
USG% 25.0%
Net Rtg -18.1
+/- -5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 15.8m
Scoring +4.7
Creation +0.9
Shot Making +1.1
Hustle +2.8
Defense +2.4
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 100.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
14
pts
2
reb
2
ast
Impact
+8.5

Flawless shot selection and opportunistic cutting yielded a massive +12.9 impact in just a brief rotation stint. He completely broke out of a recent slump by refusing to force action, instead attacking scrambled closeouts with decisive straight-line drives. This hyper-efficient sparkplug shift single-handedly swung the momentum of the second unit.

Shooting
FG 6/6 (100.0%)
3PT 2/2 (100.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 116.7%
USG% 18.8%
Net Rtg +17.9
+/- +8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 14.4m
Scoring +14.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +3.5
Hustle +0.6
Defense +2.4
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 62.5%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
1
reb
0
ast
Impact
-16.5

Rushed mechanics and poor decision-making in isolation situations led to a disastrous -9.6 net impact. He completely lost his recent offensive rhythm, forcing heavily contested perimeter looks early in the shot clock. The opposing backcourt easily neutralized his drives, rendering his minutes highly detrimental.

Shooting
FG 0/4 (0.0%)
3PT 0/3 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 21.4%
Net Rtg -46.3
+/- -11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 11.9m
Scoring -3.1
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.3
Defense +1.8
Turnovers -3.5
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 1
FGM Against 0
Opp FG% 0.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2