January 17, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Indiana Pacers
High-volume shot creation kept the offense afloat, though his overall impact (+1.4) was surprisingly muted compared to his raw production. While he continued his recent trend of reliable scoring, a lack of supplementary hustle plays (+0.6) kept his ceiling capped.
Despite orchestrating the offense effectively and scoring at an above-average clip, hidden negatives severely suppressed his final impact (-4.2). Minimal hustle contributions (+0.4) and likely defensive lapses off the ball allowed opponents to capitalize during his floor time.
Chilly perimeter execution derailed his value, as a barrage of clanked deep balls dragged his total impact into the red (-7.0). Even with respectable hustle and defensive metrics, his regression from his normally efficient baseline proved too costly to overcome.
An absolute masterclass in two-way efficiency resulted in a monstrous +23.8 net impact. He obliterated his recent scoring averages through phenomenal shot selection and paired that offensive explosion with elite rim protection (+6.5) to dominate his minutes.
Strong defensive charting (+4.0) was completely overshadowed by clunky offensive execution that tanked his overall rating (-7.3). Poor perimeter shot selection and an inability to finish plays effectively turned his shifts into a net negative for the spacing.
A sudden evaporation of offensive aggressiveness snapped his recent hot streak and sank his overall impact (-3.5). While he remained active on the margins with solid hustle (+3.2), his inability to pressure the defense severely limited his utility.
Imposing interior defense (+5.2) salvaged an otherwise ugly offensive showing to secure a positive net rating (+4.2). He missed several easy looks around the basket but compensated by anchoring the paint and altering opponent shot trajectories.
Steady playmaking and reliable mid-range execution kept his impact floating just above water (+0.1). He successfully extended his streak of highly efficient shooting nights, though a lack of signature hustle events prevented him from moving the needle further.
A stark drop-off in shooting efficiency rendered his rotational minutes largely ineffective (-3.4). Failing to provide his usual floor-spacing gravity, he compounded the issue with a distinct lack of disruptive hustle plays to compensate.
Instant offense off the bench defined this highly productive stint, driving a stellar +5.3 impact in limited action. He aggressively attacked gaps to extend his streak of hyper-efficient shooting nights, perfectly executing his role as a spark plug.
New Orleans Pelicans
Brutal shot selection and heavy perimeter bricklaying dragged his overall impact deeply into the negative (-5.8). While he provided competent defensive charting (+3.2), the sheer volume of wasted offensive possessions completely undermined his raw scoring totals.
Utterly dominant interior finishing drove a massive offensive rating spike, punishing the defense with an elite conversion rate. He paired this high-volume scoring surge with solid defensive charting (+2.5) to cement a highly positive two-way impact.
Despite highly efficient shot-making that boosted his base offensive metrics, his overall impact fell into the red due to defensive limitations. A lack of disruptive hustle plays and negative defensive charting (-0.7) completely erased the value of his scoring efficiency.
Two-way dominance fueled a stellar +8.9 net impact, heavily driven by elite defensive charting (+6.0) and relentless hustle. He maintained his recent streak of high-end efficiency while suffocating his matchups on the other end of the floor.
Exceptional activity levels defined this outing, with elite hustle metrics (+6.2) anchoring his overall value. He broke out of a recent shooting slump by generating extra possessions and providing stellar defensive charting (+4.6) that amplified his offensive contributions.
Complete offensive invisibility cratered his overall value, as he failed to generate any meaningful rim pressure during his shifts. Even with respectable defensive charting (+2.9), his inability to contribute to the scoring column rendered him a significant net negative (-6.1).
Despite snapping out of a brutal two-game shooting slump with crisp perimeter execution, his overall impact hovered just below neutral (-0.7). The offensive bounce-back was encouraging, but he failed to generate enough defensive resistance or hustle events to push his value into the green.
High-energy rotational minutes yielded strong hustle metrics (+4.2), but a lack of offensive involvement limited his overall effectiveness. Operating mostly as a cardio guy in the half-court prevented him from climbing out of a slight negative impact hole.
A sharp regression in finishing efficiency snapped a four-game hot streak and severely damaged his floor impact (-7.2). Without his usual reliable touch around the basket, his lack of supplementary hustle or defensive playmaking left him highly exposed.
A complete offensive blanking derailed his impact, missing all his looks to snap a recent streak of red-hot shooting. Generating zero gravity on the perimeter and offering minimal defensive resistance resulted in a steep -6.7 net rating for his brief stint.
