GAME ANALYSIS

PLAYER PERFORMANCE

HOU Houston Rockets
S Amen Thompson 41.6m
8
pts
8
reb
14
ast
Impact
-8.7

Elite playmaking vision was completely overshadowed by a severe lack of scoring gravity. Defenders routinely ignored him off the ball, clogging the driving lanes and bogging down half-court execution. The steep drop-off in his finishing efficiency ruined the spacing for everyone else on the floor.

Shooting
FG 3/10 (30.0%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 36.8%
USG% 13.8%
Net Rtg +10.2
+/- +11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 41.6m
Offense +8.5
Hustle +0.8
Defense +3.8
Raw total +13.1
Avg player in 41.6m -21.8
Impact -8.7
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 44.4%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 4
S Kevin Durant 37.0m
33
pts
8
reb
2
ast
Impact
+8.9

Taking over the primary scoring burden resulted in a massive offensive rating boost. Punishing defenders from the perimeter and maintaining high efficiency on heavy volume allowed him to dictate the game's tempo. Strong defensive rotations further amplified a dominant, tone-setting performance.

Shooting
FG 11/24 (45.8%)
3PT 4/9 (44.4%)
FT 7/9 (77.8%)
Advanced
TS% 59.0%
USG% 31.9%
Net Rtg 0.0
+/- +1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 37.0m
Offense +20.5
Hustle +2.0
Defense +5.7
Raw total +28.2
Avg player in 37.0m -19.3
Impact +8.9
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 2
S Alperen Sengun 33.7m
33
pts
9
reb
6
ast
Impact
+19.7

Absolute dominance in the painted area drove an astronomical impact rating. Converting nearly every single attempt around the basket completely broke the opponent's interior defense. Combining this historic finishing efficiency with active hands on the other end allowed him to control the game entirely.

Shooting
FG 15/17 (88.2%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 3/4 (75.0%)
Advanced
TS% 88.0%
USG% 30.4%
Net Rtg +13.3
+/- +12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 33.7m
Offense +27.9
Hustle +3.5
Defense +5.9
Raw total +37.3
Avg player in 33.7m -17.6
Impact +19.7
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 25
FGM Against 9
Opp FG% 36.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 5
8
pts
8
reb
2
ast
Impact
-2.8

A stark drop in offensive aggressiveness severely limited his overall effectiveness. Settling exclusively for perimeter looks removed his interior gravity, causing a sharp decline from his recent scoring averages. Excellent defensive positioning wasn't quite enough to overcome the passive offensive approach.

Shooting
FG 2/6 (33.3%)
3PT 2/6 (33.3%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 58.1%
USG% 8.5%
Net Rtg +4.2
+/- +6
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 33.6m
Offense +5.5
Hustle +2.5
Defense +6.9
Raw total +14.9
Avg player in 33.6m -17.7
Impact -2.8
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 46.2%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 0
S Tari Eason 26.6m
17
pts
7
reb
0
ast
Impact
+2.7

Suffocating defensive pressure and hot perimeter shooting kept his value firmly in the green. However, a glaring inability to finish inside the arc prevented this from being a monster performance. His relentless motor created extra possessions that ultimately outweighed the clunky interior attempts.

Shooting
FG 6/17 (35.3%)
3PT 4/8 (50.0%)
FT 1/2 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 47.5%
USG% 30.4%
Net Rtg +18.8
+/- +10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.6m
Offense +3.7
Hustle +4.2
Defense +8.8
Raw total +16.7
Avg player in 26.6m -14.0
Impact +2.7
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 46.2%
STL 2
BLK 1
TO 3
Josh Okogie 25.1m
2
pts
7
reb
2
ast
Impact
-1.8

Operating strictly as a defensive specialist, his complete lack of offensive utility resulted in a slightly negative net score. Providing great energy and disruption on the perimeter was helpful, but playing four-on-five on the other end stalled out possessions. The hustle metrics were excellent, but the spacing issues were too much to overcome.

Shooting
FG 1/3 (33.3%)
3PT 0/2 (0.0%)
FT 0/1 (0.0%)
Advanced
TS% 29.1%
USG% 5.2%
Net Rtg +16.5
+/- +7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 25.1m
Offense +2.8
Hustle +4.0
Defense +4.5
Raw total +11.3
Avg player in 25.1m -13.1
Impact -1.8
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 6
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
3
pts
2
reb
2
ast
Impact
+2.5

Anchoring the perimeter defense during his shifts provided a steady, positive lift. While his offensive output remained minimal, he didn't force bad shots and stayed within the flow of the scheme. Smart rotations and timely closeouts defined a highly effective role-player stint.

Shooting
FG 1/4 (25.0%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 37.5%
USG% 7.8%
Net Rtg +22.3
+/- +9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 16.0m
Offense +2.7
Hustle +2.5
Defense +5.6
Raw total +10.8
Avg player in 16.0m -8.3
Impact +2.5
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 44.4%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 0
4
pts
4
reb
0
ast
Impact
-13.7

An absolute disasterclass from beyond the arc cratered his overall rating in just a few minutes of action. Forcing up heavily contested jumpers short-circuited the offense and led to long rebounds for the opposition. This was a jarring regression from his recent hot streak, as he simply could not buy a bucket.

Shooting
FG 2/11 (18.2%)
3PT 0/7 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 18.2%
USG% 28.9%
Net Rtg -11.8
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 15.3m
Offense -7.6
Hustle +0.6
Defense +1.4
Raw total -5.6
Avg player in 15.3m -8.1
Impact -13.7
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 6
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 16.7%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 2
0
pts
3
reb
0
ast
Impact
+0.9

Provided a brief, stabilizing presence in the paint without needing a single offensive touch. His value came entirely from contesting shots and securing the glass during a short rotation stint. He played mistake-free basketball in his limited window.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -39.2
+/- -7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 6.6m
Offense +1.6
Hustle +1.0
Defense +1.9
Raw total +4.5
Avg player in 6.6m -3.6
Impact +0.9
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 42.9%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
1
reb
1
ast
Impact
-2.3

A brief cameo yielded negative returns due to a couple of blown defensive assignments. Failing to register any meaningful hustle stats or offensive production made him a liability during his short time on the floor. The game simply bypassed him during this quick rotational shift.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg -47.5
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 4.4m
Offense +0.5
Hustle 0.0
Defense -0.5
Raw total 0.0
Avg player in 4.4m -2.3
Impact -2.3
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 3
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
MEM Memphis Grizzlies
17
pts
7
reb
1
ast
Impact
+3.6

Elite rim protection and overall defensive deterrence drove a solidly positive outing. Settling for too many outside looks that failed to connect slightly capped his offensive ceiling. However, his sheer physical presence and activity level in the paint kept the opposition at bay.

Shooting
FG 8/17 (47.1%)
3PT 1/5 (20.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 50.0%
USG% 20.7%
Net Rtg -14.1
+/- -10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 32.2m
Offense +9.7
Hustle +3.2
Defense +7.6
Raw total +20.5
Avg player in 32.2m -16.9
Impact +3.6
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 17
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 47.1%
STL 1
BLK 2
TO 1
S Cedric Coward 29.7m
8
pts
7
reb
2
ast
Impact
-10.3

A brutal shooting night completely tanked his overall value, snapping a solid five-game offensive rhythm. While he remained highly engaged on the defensive end, the sheer volume of missed perimeter looks suffocated the team's spacing. Forcing contested attempts when the jumper wasn't falling drove his rating deep into the red.

Shooting
FG 3/13 (23.1%)
3PT 0/2 (0.0%)
FT 2/3 (66.7%)
Advanced
TS% 27.9%
USG% 19.8%
Net Rtg -19.6
+/- -14
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 29.7m
Offense -1.4
Hustle +1.9
Defense +4.8
Raw total +5.3
Avg player in 29.7m -15.6
Impact -10.3
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 26.7%
STL 1
BLK 1
TO 2
S Santi Aldama 27.4m
17
pts
7
reb
2
ast
Impact
+6.8

Highly efficient shot selection inside the arc anchored a stellar overall rating. Picking his spots perfectly within the flow of the offense allowed him to avoid the forced perimeter attempts that plagued his teammates. Consistent defensive rotations added quiet but crucial value to his plus-minus.

Shooting
FG 7/12 (58.3%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 2/3 (66.7%)
Advanced
TS% 63.8%
USG% 18.8%
Net Rtg -7.0
+/- -5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 27.4m
Offense +15.1
Hustle +2.9
Defense +3.3
Raw total +21.3
Avg player in 27.4m -14.5
Impact +6.8
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 19
FGM Against 11
Opp FG% 57.9%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 1
S Cam Spencer 27.4m
5
pts
5
reb
13
ast
Impact
-0.6

Masterful facilitation kept the offense humming, but a complete inability to generate his own offense dragged his net rating slightly into the red. Defenders routinely sagged off him on the perimeter, daring him to shoot through a miserable slump. His hustle and defensive engagement almost entirely balanced out the scoring void.

Shooting
FG 1/5 (20.0%)
3PT 0/3 (0.0%)
FT 3/3 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 39.6%
USG% 11.4%
Net Rtg -8.8
+/- -5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 27.4m
Offense +6.5
Hustle +3.5
Defense +3.6
Raw total +13.6
Avg player in 27.4m -14.2
Impact -0.6
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 37.5%
STL 1
BLK 1
TO 3
S Jaylen Wells 26.2m
12
pts
6
reb
0
ast
Impact
-7.2

Upping his scoring volume came at a severe cost to overall efficiency, resulting in a heavily negative impact score. Clanking a barrage of attempts from beyond the arc killed offensive momentum and fueled transition opportunities going the other way. He struggled to find a rhythm despite forcing the issue against set defenses.

Shooting
FG 4/13 (30.8%)
3PT 1/6 (16.7%)
FT 3/3 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 41.9%
USG% 25.4%
Net Rtg -12.8
+/- -9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.2m
Offense +3.4
Hustle +1.7
Defense +1.4
Raw total +6.5
Avg player in 26.2m -13.7
Impact -7.2
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 28.6%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2
GG Jackson 27.3m
14
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
-2.5

A sudden freeze from the perimeter derailed what had been a highly efficient stretch of recent games. Blanking entirely from beyond the arc created empty possessions that outweighed his solid defensive contributions. The shot selection was overly ambitious, leading to long rebounds and lost momentum.

Shooting
FG 6/16 (37.5%)
3PT 0/6 (0.0%)
FT 2/3 (66.7%)
Advanced
TS% 40.4%
USG% 23.6%
Net Rtg -3.3
+/- -4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 27.3m
Offense +6.7
Hustle +1.9
Defense +3.3
Raw total +11.9
Avg player in 27.3m -14.4
Impact -2.5
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 11
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 72.7%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
7
pts
8
reb
5
ast
Impact
-2.8

Throwing up a barrage of missed shots completely neutralized his otherwise stellar defensive effort. He forced the issue repeatedly against set defenses, resulting in a disastrous conversion rate that stalled out half-court sets. The defensive intensity was there, but the offensive decision-making was highly detrimental.

Shooting
FG 3/15 (20.0%)
3PT 1/6 (16.7%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 23.3%
USG% 30.9%
Net Rtg -9.1
+/- -4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 20.6m
Offense +0.8
Hustle +3.1
Defense +4.0
Raw total +7.9
Avg player in 20.6m -10.7
Impact -2.8
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 46.2%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 2
John Konchar 20.3m
0
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
+0.5

Completely disappearing from the offensive game plan was salvaged by relentless energy on the margins. Elite hustle metrics and switchable defense kept his head above water despite failing to register a single point. He essentially operated as a pure specialist, abandoning his recent scoring punch to focus entirely on doing the dirty work.

Shooting
FG 0/1 (0.0%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 1.9%
Net Rtg 0.0
+/- 0
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 20.3m
Offense +0.9
Hustle +6.2
Defense +4.0
Raw total +11.1
Avg player in 20.3m -10.6
Impact +0.5
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 14
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 28.6%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 0
11
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
+2.5

Capitalizing on transition leaks and smart cuts allowed him to produce a highly efficient scoring burst in limited action. While his three-point stroke was slightly off, an ability to finish at the rim kept his offensive impact firmly positive. He played a clean, mistake-free game that provided excellent stabilizing minutes.

Shooting
FG 5/9 (55.6%)
3PT 1/4 (25.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 61.1%
USG% 21.4%
Net Rtg +24.2
+/- +5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 18.3m
Offense +10.6
Hustle +0.6
Defense +0.9
Raw total +12.1
Avg player in 18.3m -9.6
Impact +2.5
How is this calculated?
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
8
pts
3
reb
0
ast
Impact
+4.5

Maximizing a brief stint on the floor, he delivered flawless perimeter execution to jolt the second unit. Even with his overall usage dropping from recent games, active hands on defense and mistake-free shooting provided a massive per-minute boost. He proved he doesn't need high volume to be a highly disruptive two-way force.

Shooting
FG 2/4 (50.0%)
3PT 2/2 (100.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 82.0%
USG% 28.0%
Net Rtg +4.5
+/- +1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 10.6m
Offense +5.1
Hustle +1.1
Defense +3.9
Raw total +10.1
Avg player in 10.6m -5.6
Impact +4.5
How is this calculated?
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 14.3%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 2