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LEAD TRACKER
DEN lead SAS lead Win %
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SHOT CHART
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SAS 2P — 3P —
DEN 2P — 3P —
Tough make Easy make Blown miss Tough miss 202 attempts

SAS SAS Shot-making Δ

Fox Hard 7/19 -4.7
Wembanyama 8/17 +0.6
Castle 9/17 -0.4
Vassell 6/14 -0.2
Champagnie Hard 6/12 +4.6
Johnson 3/10 -5.4
Harper Hard 5/7 +5.1
Barnes 3/4 +3.2
Kornet Open 0/1 -1.4

DEN DEN Shot-making Δ

Jokić 13/25 +3.0
Braun 7/16 +0.4
Murray Hard 6/13 +2.8
Gordon 7/12 +1.5
Johnson Hard 6/11 +4.0
Brown 2/7 -2.9
Hardaway Jr. Hard 3/6 +1.4
Valančiūnas 3/6 +0.4
Strawther Hard 2/5 +1.2
How the game was played
BY THE NUMBERS
SAS
DEN
47/101 Field Goals 49/101
46.5% Field Goal % 48.5%
15/45 3-Pointers 19/46
33.3% 3-Point % 41.3%
25/27 Free Throws 19/22
92.6% Free Throw % 86.4%
59.4% True Shooting % 61.4%
58 Total Rebounds 55
12 Offensive 8
38 Defensive 36
29 Assists 34
2.64 Assist/TO Ratio 5.67
10 Turnovers 6
5 Steals 5
6 Blocks 6
22 Fouls 22
54 Points in Paint 42
12 Fast Break Pts 18
8 Points off TOs 21
12 Second Chance Pts 14
30 Bench Points 28
13 Largest Lead 5
Biggest contributors
TOP NET IMPACT
1
Victor Wembanyama
34 PTS · 18 REB · 7 AST · 39.6 MIN
+39.01
2
Nikola Jokić
40 PTS · 8 REB · 13 AST · 44.0 MIN
+37.8
3
Cameron Johnson
17 PTS · 7 REB · 1 AST · 39.2 MIN
+20.73
4
Christian Braun
21 PTS · 8 REB · 4 AST · 39.2 MIN
+19.13
5
Julian Champagnie
18 PTS · 5 REB · 2 AST · 33.0 MIN
+15.74
6
Devin Vassell
18 PTS · 5 REB · 2 AST · 39.2 MIN
+14.68
7
Stephon Castle
20 PTS · 5 REB · 9 AST · 40.3 MIN
+10.92
8
Tim Hardaway Jr.
10 PTS · 5 REB · 0 AST · 26.1 MIN
+10.52
9
Jamal Murray
15 PTS · 4 REB · 10 AST · 45.8 MIN
+10.0
10
Harrison Barnes
8 PTS · 1 REB · 1 AST · 16.5 MIN
+8.49
Play-by-play (most recent first)
PLAY FEED
Q5 0:00 D. Harper 35' 3PT pullup bank (12 PTS) (D. Fox 4 AST) 134–136
Q5 0:03 N. Jokić Free Throw 2 of 2 (40 PTS) 131–136
Q5 0:03 TEAM offensive REBOUND 131–135
Q5 0:03 MISS N. Jokić Free Throw 1 of 2 131–135
Q5 0:03 J. Champagnie take personal FOUL (1 PF) (Jokić 2 FT) 131–135
Q5 0:04 S. Castle take personal FOUL (6 PF) 131–135
Q5 0:04 TEAM defensive REBOUND 131–135
Q5 0:05 MISS V. Wembanyama 25' 3PT 131–135
Q5 0:09 N. Jokić 6' floating Jump Shot (39 PTS) (J. Murray 10 AST) 131–135
Q5 0:18 C. Johnson REBOUND (Off:1 Def:6) 131–133
Q5 0:22 MISS D. Fox 13' running Shot 131–133
Q5 0:32 V. Wembanyama STEAL (1 STL) 131–133
Q5 0:32 J. Murray bad pass TURNOVER (2 TO) 131–133
Q5 0:50 V. Wembanyama finger roll Layup (34 PTS) (S. Castle 9 AST) 131–133
Q5 1:00 N. Jokić 11' turnaround fadeaway Jump Shot (37 PTS) 129–133

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PLAYER PERFORMANCE

DEN Denver Nuggets
S Jamal Murray 45.8m
15
pts
4
reb
10
ast
Impact
-2.0

A severe drop-off in scoring aggression and likely possession-wasting errors tanked his overall effectiveness. He struggled to break down his primary defenders, leading to stagnant half-court sets and forced late-clock attempts. Despite decent shooting splits, his inability to dictate the game's tempo resulted in a heavily negative net rating.

Shooting
FG 6/13 (46.2%)
3PT 3/7 (42.9%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 57.7%
USG% 14.7%
Net Rtg +4.1
+/- +5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 45.8m
Scoring +10.0
Creation +0.1
Shot Making +4.6
Hustle +1.2
Defense -2.9
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 17
FGM Against 10
Opp FG% 58.8%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2
S Nikola Jokić 44.0m
40
pts
8
reb
13
ast
Impact
+39.1

Orchestrated the offense with surgical precision, leveraging his gravity to create high-value looks for himself and others. His relentless pressure in the post forced double-teams, which he immediately punished with pinpoint passing. Combined with active hands in the passing lanes, his offensive mastery translated into an overwhelming positive impact.

Shooting
FG 13/25 (52.0%)
3PT 1/5 (20.0%)
FT 13/15 (86.7%)
Advanced
TS% 63.3%
USG% 32.0%
Net Rtg +15.8
+/- +12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 44.0m
Scoring +31.0
Creation +2.9
Shot Making +7.6
Hustle +7.2
Defense -2.2
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 24
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 0
BLK 3
TO 0
S Aaron Gordon 41.1m
15
pts
6
reb
3
ast
Impact
-0.6

Bleeding value on the defensive end completely overshadowed a respectable interior scoring night. He repeatedly lost his man on back-door cuts and struggled to navigate off-ball screens, allowing easy baskets that erased his offensive contributions. The stark contrast between his box score production and his negative net impact highlights severe defensive lapses.

Shooting
FG 7/12 (58.3%)
3PT 1/4 (25.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 62.5%
USG% 15.4%
Net Rtg +1.8
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 41.1m
Scoring +11.2
Creation +1.6
Shot Making +2.6
Hustle +6.7
Defense -4.0
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 19
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 42.1%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 2
S Christian Braun 39.2m
21
pts
8
reb
4
ast
Impact
+12.7

Relentless energy and confident perimeter shooting kept his impact firmly in the green. He capitalized on the defensive attention drawn by his stars, knocking down catch-and-shoot opportunities to punish help defenders. His aggressive point-of-attack defense further amplified his value during crucial momentum swings.

Shooting
FG 7/16 (43.8%)
3PT 5/11 (45.5%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 62.2%
USG% 20.2%
Net Rtg +16.5
+/- +10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 39.2m
Scoring +13.4
Creation +2.0
Shot Making +5.3
Hustle +7.2
Defense -1.4
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 17
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 29.4%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 0
S Cameron Johnson 39.2m
17
pts
7
reb
1
ast
Impact
+16.5

Two-way excellence was the hallmark of this performance, driven by suffocating perimeter defense and timely floor-spacing. He consistently disrupted passing lanes and closed out under control, generating a massive defensive rating. His ability to punish late rotations from deep perfectly complemented his lockdown effort on the other end.

Shooting
FG 6/11 (54.5%)
3PT 4/8 (50.0%)
FT 1/1 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 74.3%
USG% 13.6%
Net Rtg +10.4
+/- +7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 39.2m
Scoring +13.1
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +4.7
Hustle +8.9
Defense +5.7
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 17
FGM Against 9
Opp FG% 52.9%
STL 2
BLK 2
TO 1
10
pts
5
reb
0
ast
Impact
-0.4

Hidden mistakes and poor transition defense dragged down what appeared to be an efficient shooting night. While he hit his open looks, his failure to secure long rebounds and slow recovery times allowed the opposition to generate secondary scoring chances. The offensive efficiency was ultimately canceled out by structural breakdowns during his minutes.

Shooting
FG 3/6 (50.0%)
3PT 2/4 (50.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 72.7%
USG% 10.4%
Net Rtg -2.9
+/- -4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 26.1m
Scoring +8.0
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +2.4
Hustle +1.5
Defense +0.8
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 4
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 100.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
6
pts
1
reb
2
ast
Impact
-9.4

Injected immediate life into the second unit with high-motor hustle plays and decisive perimeter shooting. He didn't hesitate when the ball swung his way, stretching the defense and opening up driving lanes for his teammates. A highly productive, low-maintenance shift that provided a noticeable spark.

Shooting
FG 2/5 (40.0%)
3PT 2/4 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 60.0%
USG% 20.0%
Net Rtg -34.8
+/- -8
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 11.1m
Scoring +3.9
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.9
Hustle +0.3
Defense -1.6
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
Bruce Brown 11.0m
5
pts
2
reb
1
ast
Impact
-9.8

Clunky offensive execution and forced drives into traffic severely limited his effectiveness off the bench. He disrupted the offense's flow by settling for contested floaters rather than keeping the ball moving. Although he brought his usual defensive intensity, the wasted offensive possessions kept his impact in the red.

Shooting
FG 2/7 (28.6%)
3PT 1/3 (33.3%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 35.7%
USG% 29.6%
Net Rtg -50.0
+/- -12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 11.0m
Scoring +1.2
Creation +0.2
Shot Making +1.3
Hustle +2.5
Defense +1.5
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 4
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 75.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 1
7
pts
3
reb
0
ast
Impact
-6.4

Maximized a very brief stint by aggressively attacking the offensive glass and bullying his way to the rim. He provided an instant burst of interior physicality that the opposing bench unit simply couldn't handle. Despite some minor defensive mobility issues, his brute-force scoring ensured a positive shift.

Shooting
FG 3/6 (50.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 1/2 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 50.9%
USG% 58.3%
Net Rtg -20.9
+/- -3
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 5.5m
Scoring +4.6
Creation +0.9
Shot Making +1.2
Hustle +3.8
Defense -1.9
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 3
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
Tyus Jones 2.0m
0
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-7.7

Barely saw the floor in a fleeting rotational appearance that yielded negative results. The team bled points during his brief time on the court, likely due to defensive mismatches that were immediately exploited. A forgettable stint that was too short to establish any offensive rhythm.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg +100.0
+/- +4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 2.0m
Scoring +1.3
Creation +0.3
Shot Making +0.8
Hustle +0.5
Defense -0.5
Turnovers -0.8
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
SAS San Antonio Spurs
S De'Aaron Fox 40.4m
14
pts
4
reb
4
ast
Impact
-8.6

A disastrous shooting night from beyond the arc completely cratered his overall value. By forcing contested jumpers and missing all his perimeter looks, he stalled out the half-court offense and surrendered transition opportunities. While he maintained solid effort on the defensive end, the sheer volume of wasted offensive possessions was too much to overcome.

Shooting
FG 7/19 (36.8%)
3PT 0/6 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 36.8%
USG% 22.3%
Net Rtg +5.3
+/- +7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 40.4m
Scoring +5.3
Creation +0.2
Shot Making +3.6
Hustle +1.2
Defense -1.1
Turnovers -5.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 18
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 44.4%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 2
S Stephon Castle 40.3m
20
pts
5
reb
9
ast
Impact
+1.8

Defensive lapses and perimeter shooting struggles severely undercut what looked like a productive playmaking performance. Opposing guards consistently exploited him on switches, bleeding points that erased his offensive creation. His inability to stretch the floor from deep allowed the defense to pack the paint during crucial stretches.

Shooting
FG 9/17 (52.9%)
3PT 0/4 (0.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 55.9%
USG% 22.3%
Net Rtg -10.9
+/- -10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 40.3m
Scoring +13.7
Creation +2.7
Shot Making +4.3
Hustle +5.4
Defense -3.1
Turnovers -8.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 53.8%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 4
34
pts
18
reb
7
ast
Impact
+39.5

Absolute dominance in the paint anchored a massive positive impact score. His overwhelming length deterred countless drives, translating into elite defensive and hustle metrics that completely warped the opponent's shot profile. Even with a few forced perimeter jumpers, his two-way gravity dictated the terms of the entire game.

Shooting
FG 8/17 (47.1%)
3PT 2/6 (33.3%)
FT 16/17 (94.1%)
Advanced
TS% 69.4%
USG% 26.3%
Net Rtg +0.4
+/- +4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 39.6m
Scoring +27.3
Creation +4.4
Shot Making +3.9
Hustle +14.1
Defense +2.7
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 28
FGM Against 13
Opp FG% 46.4%
STL 1
BLK 5
TO 1
S Devin Vassell 39.2m
18
pts
5
reb
2
ast
Impact
+6.0

Despite an aggressive scoring punch that exceeded his recent averages, his overall impact slipped into the red. A high volume of missed jumpers and hidden possession losses dragged down his efficiency. His perimeter defense remained a bright spot, but the offensive friction ultimately outweighed his shot-making.

Shooting
FG 6/14 (42.9%)
3PT 3/8 (37.5%)
FT 3/3 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 58.7%
USG% 16.0%
Net Rtg -14.1
+/- -10
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 39.2m
Scoring +12.2
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +4.1
Hustle +1.5
Defense +0.5
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 40.0%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 0
18
pts
5
reb
2
ast
Impact
+9.6

Elite spacing and perimeter execution defined his night, as he punished defensive rotations with a barrage of timely catch-and-shoot daggers. Strong hustle metrics and disciplined closeouts amplified his value beyond just floor-stretching. He perfectly executed his role as a low-usage, high-efficiency connector.

Shooting
FG 6/12 (50.0%)
3PT 6/9 (66.7%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 75.0%
USG% 15.6%
Net Rtg -1.1
+/- +2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 33.0m
Scoring +13.1
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +5.7
Hustle +4.4
Defense -0.3
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 11
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 54.5%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
Dylan Harper 20.2m
12
pts
3
reb
3
ast
Impact
-2.3

Defensive breakdowns off the ball negated a highly efficient scoring burst. He capitalized on open looks to keep the offense humming, but his struggles navigating screens allowed his matchups to score at will. The scoring efficiency was a mirage masking how much ground he gave up on the other end.

Shooting
FG 5/7 (71.4%)
3PT 2/3 (66.7%)
FT 0/1 (0.0%)
Advanced
TS% 80.6%
USG% 18.8%
Net Rtg +0.6
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 20.2m
Scoring +10.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +3.4
Hustle +3.8
Defense -0.9
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 1
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 2
10
pts
2
reb
0
ast
Impact
-5.0

Poor shot selection from the perimeter derailed his offensive rhythm and fueled opponent runs. Settling for contested outside looks rather than attacking the rim resulted in empty possessions that dragged his impact into the negative. His defensive rotations were also a step slow, compounding the damage from his shooting slump.

Shooting
FG 3/10 (30.0%)
3PT 0/6 (0.0%)
FT 4/4 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 42.5%
USG% 27.3%
Net Rtg -10.9
+/- -3
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 17.4m
Scoring +4.4
Creation +1.1
Shot Making +1.2
Hustle +2.5
Defense -0.6
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 4
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0
8
pts
1
reb
1
ast
Impact
-4.8

Quietly effective minutes characterized by veteran discipline and opportunistic shot-making. He didn't force the issue, instead letting the game come to him and capitalizing on defensive breakdowns. Solid positional awareness on the defensive end ensured he was a net positive during his brief stint.

Shooting
FG 3/4 (75.0%)
3PT 2/3 (66.7%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 100.0%
USG% 12.8%
Net Rtg -1.3
+/- +2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 16.5m
Scoring +7.2
Creation +0.1
Shot Making +2.2
Hustle +1.3
Defense +0.8
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 6
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 33.3%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 1
Luke Kornet 13.4m
0
pts
5
reb
1
ast
Impact
-7.3

Kept his head above water entirely through positional defense and dirty work around the glass. Even without attempting to look at the basket, his verticality and screen-setting provided structural stability for the second unit. A pure glue-guy shift where the subtle hustle plays outweighed the offensive zero.

Shooting
FG 0/1 (0.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 3.2%
Net Rtg -17.3
+/- -6
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 13.4m
Scoring -0.7
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +5.4
Defense +0.8
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 46.7%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
0
pts
2
reb
0
ast
Impact
-14.1

Made a brief but defensively sound cameo to eat up rotation minutes. Stayed disciplined within the defensive scheme, avoiding fouls and executing his assignments without demanding the ball. A completely neutral offensive shift salvaged by competent defensive positioning.

Shooting
FG 0/0
3PT 0/0
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 0.0%
USG% 0.0%
Net Rtg +50.0
+/- +5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 4.9m
Scoring +0.0
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +0.0
Hustle +0.6
Defense +0.8
Turnovers +0.0
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0