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PLAYER PERFORMANCE

DAL Dallas Mavericks
S Ryan Nembhard 38.3m
15
pts
9
reb
23
ast
Impact
+4.4

A disastrous turnover penalty (-9.5) nearly derailed a masterful floor-general performance. He generated tremendous value through steady creation (+4.2) and highly active rebounding (+6.6 hustle), but his reckless live-ball giveaways constantly bailed out the defense. Despite the sloppy ball security, his aggressive rim pressure and defensive engagement (+2.9) ultimately pushed his impact into positive territory.

Shooting
FG 6/11 (54.5%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 63.1%
USG% 15.0%
Net Rtg +27.0
+/- +23
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 38.3m
Scoring +11.4
Creation +4.2
Shot Making +3.5
Hustle +6.6
Defense +2.9
Turnovers -9.5
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 21
FGM Against 10
Opp FG% 47.6%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 4
S Dwight Powell 24.4m
7
pts
12
reb
2
ast
Impact
+1.7

Relentless energy on the glass generated a massive hustle bonus (+12.3) that kept his overall impact in the green. However, his value was severely capped by defensive bleeding (-3.9) and a complete lack of playmaking (+0.0 creation). Embracing his role as a pure utility big, his willingness to do the dirty work salvaged a night where he was heavily targeted on the other end.

Shooting
FG 3/4 (75.0%)
3PT 1/2 (50.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 87.5%
USG% 6.0%
Net Rtg +25.1
+/- +15
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 24.4m
Scoring +6.2
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +1.7
Hustle +12.3
Defense -3.9
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 16
FGM Against 6
Opp FG% 37.5%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
S Max Christie 12.5m
12
pts
1
reb
1
ast
Impact
-3.1

A complete lack of playmaking (+0.0 creation) and a costly turnover penalty (-2.4) undermined an otherwise solid scoring night (+9.9). While he converted difficult looks at a high clip (+2.7 shot-making), his inability to generate offense for others or secure rebounds (+0.3 hustle) made him a highly one-dimensional piece. This outing reflected a season-long pattern of empty-calorie shooting that fails to elevate the broader offense.

Shooting
FG 5/7 (71.4%)
3PT 2/4 (50.0%)
FT 0/1 (0.0%)
Advanced
TS% 80.6%
USG% 24.2%
Net Rtg +80.1
+/- +24
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 12.5m
Scoring +9.9
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +2.7
Hustle +0.3
Defense +1.0
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 40.0%
STL 0
BLK 2
TO 1
S Cooper Flagg 10.0m
10
pts
4
reb
1
ast
Impact
-1.9

A stark drop in offensive aggression resulted in mediocre scoring (+7.3) and minimal playmaking (+0.7 creation) from the dynamic forward. While he avoided turnovers entirely and chipped in on the glass (+2.2 hustle), his overall passivity prevented him from leaving his usual massive footprint on the game. Following a string of dominant performances, this outing was defined by a frustrating reluctance to assert his physical tools.

Shooting
FG 4/8 (50.0%)
3PT 0/1 (0.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 56.3%
USG% 31.0%
Net Rtg +83.9
+/- +21
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 10.0m
Scoring +7.3
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +1.8
Hustle +2.2
Defense +0.8
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 3
Opp FG% 60.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
8
pts
1
reb
1
ast
Impact
-7.3

A brief rotational cameo was marred by sloppy ball security, as a steep turnover penalty (-2.4) quickly erased his perimeter scoring (+7.2). He offered virtually nothing in terms of playmaking (+0.4 creation) or rebounding (+0.3 hustle), rendering him a one-dimensional presence. This performance continued a brutal mid-season slump where lethargic initiation has consistently tanked his value.

Shooting
FG 2/3 (66.7%)
3PT 2/3 (66.7%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 103.1%
USG% 31.3%
Net Rtg +100.0
+/- +15
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 5.7m
Scoring +7.2
Creation +0.4
Shot Making +1.8
Hustle +0.3
Defense +0.0
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 2
FGM Against 0
Opp FG% 0.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 1
Moussa Cisse 40.8m
17
pts
20
reb
1
ast
Impact
+18.6

An absolutely monstrous performance on the glass yielded a staggering hustle score (+25.4) that completely dominated his impact profile. He paired this relentless rebounding with elite rim protection (+5.1 defense), rendering a brutal turnover penalty (-8.5) almost entirely moot. Operating as a game-wrecking interior enforcer, his sheer physical dominance dictated the flow of the entire contest.

Shooting
FG 6/15 (40.0%)
3PT 0/0
FT 5/6 (83.3%)
Advanced
TS% 48.2%
USG% 18.2%
Net Rtg +5.7
+/- +4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 40.8m
Scoring +7.8
Creation +1.7
Shot Making +1.7
Hustle +25.4
Defense +5.1
Turnovers -8.5
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 24
FGM Against 10
Opp FG% 41.7%
STL 2
BLK 2
TO 3
Tyler Smith 37.0m
20
pts
7
reb
0
ast
Impact
+7.0

A steep turnover penalty (-7.8) was the only blemish on an otherwise dominant two-way performance. He poured in highly efficient offense (+16.1 scoring, +4.3 shot-making) while crashing the glass relentlessly to secure a massive hustle bonus (+7.0). Snapping out of a prolonged offensive funk, his aggressive shot creation and physical rebounding completely overwhelmed the opposition.

Shooting
FG 7/12 (58.3%)
3PT 4/9 (44.4%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 77.6%
USG% 15.8%
Net Rtg +12.1
+/- +9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 37.0m
Scoring +16.1
Creation +1.2
Shot Making +4.3
Hustle +7.0
Defense +1.0
Turnovers -7.8
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 9
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 44.4%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 3
28
pts
2
reb
4
ast
Impact
+15.0

A spectacular perimeter barrage drove a massive scoring output (+20.5) and an elite shot-making bonus (+8.3). He supplemented this microwave scoring with engaged point-of-attack defense (+2.0), easily offsetting a minor turnover penalty (-2.4). Breaking out of a recent shooting slump, his dizzying offensive explosion was the undeniable catalyst for his stellar impact score.

Shooting
FG 9/18 (50.0%)
3PT 8/16 (50.0%)
FT 2/3 (66.7%)
Advanced
TS% 72.5%
USG% 20.6%
Net Rtg +7.6
+/- +5
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 36.0m
Scoring +20.5
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +8.3
Hustle +0.6
Defense +2.0
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 15
FGM Against 10
Opp FG% 66.7%
STL 1
BLK 1
TO 1
AJ Johnson 25.1m
20
pts
1
reb
1
ast
Impact
-10.5

A catastrophic string of giveaways resulted in a massive turnover penalty (-13.2) that completely obliterated a highly productive scoring night (+14.9). While he found success attacking the basket, his chaotic decision-making and defensive lapses (-2.2) actively harmed the team's momentum. This erratic showing perfectly mirrored his season-long struggle with brutal shot selection and a lack of offensive discipline.

Shooting
FG 6/12 (50.0%)
3PT 0/3 (0.0%)
FT 8/9 (88.9%)
Advanced
TS% 62.7%
USG% 31.3%
Net Rtg -11.9
+/- -7
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 25.1m
Scoring +14.9
Creation +1.8
Shot Making +2.6
Hustle +0.3
Defense -2.2
Turnovers -13.2
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 5
12
pts
0
reb
1
ast
Impact
-1.0

Despite a strong shot-making bonus (+3.8) and solid positional defense (+2.4), a complete lack of peripheral contributions dragged his impact into the red. He recorded absolutely zero value in both creation (+0.0) and hustle (+0.0), functioning strictly as a stationary gunner. Continuing a season-long trend of one-dimensional play, his inability to impact the game beyond catching and shooting severely limited his effectiveness.

Shooting
FG 4/10 (40.0%)
3PT 4/9 (44.4%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 60.0%
USG% 37.0%
Net Rtg -5.9
+/- -4
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 10.1m
Scoring +7.4
Creation +0.0
Shot Making +3.8
Hustle +0.0
Defense +2.4
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 5
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 80.0%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
CHI Chicago Bulls
13
pts
4
reb
5
ast
Impact
-4.4

Despite active hands generating significant defensive value (+4.5), his overall impact was dragged into the negative by sloppy ball security. A steep turnover penalty (-4.7) completely negated his shot-making bonus (+2.9), reflecting a night where poor decision-making overshadowed his two-way flashes. Continuing a season-long trend of erratic play, his inability to protect the rock proved too costly.

Shooting
FG 5/15 (33.3%)
3PT 2/9 (22.2%)
FT 1/1 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 42.1%
USG% 18.3%
Net Rtg -14.1
+/- -9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 35.6m
Scoring +5.4
Creation +1.1
Shot Making +2.9
Hustle +1.2
Defense +4.5
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 18
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 44.4%
STL 3
BLK 1
TO 2
S Leonard Miller 34.6m
17
pts
7
reb
2
ast
Impact
-1.8

A massive turnover penalty (-5.9) and defensive bleeding (-2.9) completely erased a highly productive scoring night (+12.8). While his relentless activity on the glass provided a strong hustle boost (+6.0), careless giveaways in traffic derailed his overall efficiency. This performance mirrored his season-long struggle to balance hyper-efficient bursts with costly mental lapses.

Shooting
FG 8/12 (66.7%)
3PT 1/4 (25.0%)
FT 0/1 (0.0%)
Advanced
TS% 68.3%
USG% 16.3%
Net Rtg -32.5
+/- -28
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 34.6m
Scoring +12.8
Creation +0.2
Shot Making +2.7
Hustle +6.0
Defense -2.9
Turnovers -5.9
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 23
FGM Against 11
Opp FG% 47.8%
STL 0
BLK 1
TO 3
S Lachlan Olbrich 30.6m
10
pts
15
reb
10
ast
Impact
+15.4

An absolutely dominant performance on the glass drove a massive hustle rating (+19.1) that anchored his stellar overall impact. He supplemented this relentless rebounding with solid interior finishing (+7.5 scoring) and steady defensive rotations (+2.9). Breaking out of his recent deep-bench purgatory, his willingness to embrace the dirty work completely changed the complexion of the game.

Shooting
FG 4/7 (57.1%)
3PT 0/0
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 63.5%
USG% 10.5%
Net Rtg -14.9
+/- -11
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 30.6m
Scoring +7.5
Creation +2.1
Shot Making +1.1
Hustle +19.1
Defense +2.9
Turnovers -2.4
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 7
FGM Against 4
Opp FG% 57.1%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 1
S Collin Sexton 28.4m
19
pts
3
reb
1
ast
Impact
+4.6

High-octane rim pressure fueled a massive scoring output (+13.6) and a healthy shot-making bonus (+4.0) to keep his impact firmly in the green. Flawless ball security (+0.0 TO penalty) ensured his offensive production wasn't wasted, even as defensive lapses (-2.3) capped his ceiling. Embracing his role as a downhill battering ram, his microwave scoring explosion was the defining element of his night.

Shooting
FG 8/16 (50.0%)
3PT 1/1 (100.0%)
FT 2/2 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 56.3%
USG% 21.6%
Net Rtg -17.9
+/- -9
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 28.4m
Scoring +13.6
Creation +1.2
Shot Making +4.0
Hustle +2.8
Defense -2.3
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 16
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 43.8%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
S Tre Jones 19.4m
6
pts
3
reb
2
ast
Impact
-8.6

An uncharacteristic lack of offensive initiation left his scoring (-0.2) and creation (+0.9) metrics completely flatlined. While he managed to avoid turnovers and chipped in with solid point-of-attack defense (+2.1), his extreme passivity severely limited his overall influence. Following a stretch of masterful floor orchestration, this outing was defined by a baffling reluctance to attack the defense.

Shooting
FG 3/11 (27.3%)
3PT 0/3 (0.0%)
FT 0/0
Advanced
TS% 27.3%
USG% 22.0%
Net Rtg -24.0
+/- -12
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 19.4m
Scoring -0.2
Creation +0.9
Shot Making +1.4
Hustle +1.9
Defense +2.1
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 3
FGM Against 2
Opp FG% 66.7%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
25
pts
5
reb
5
ast
Impact
+3.8

A catastrophic turnover penalty (-11.8) nearly ruined a brilliant offensive explosion (+18.5 scoring). He was converting incredibly difficult looks to earn a massive shot-making bonus (+5.6), but his chaotic decision-making constantly gave possessions away. This outing perfectly encapsulated his season-long tug-of-war between unstoppable scoring bursts and maddening tunnel vision.

Shooting
FG 11/18 (61.1%)
3PT 1/5 (20.0%)
FT 2/4 (50.0%)
Advanced
TS% 63.3%
USG% 29.8%
Net Rtg -27.2
+/- -19
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 29.9m
Scoring +18.5
Creation +3.1
Shot Making +5.6
Hustle +1.5
Defense +1.6
Turnovers -11.8
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 13
FGM Against 8
Opp FG% 61.5%
STL 2
BLK 0
TO 5
11
pts
3
reb
4
ast
Impact
-3.1

Careless ball-handling (-4.7 turnover penalty) sabotaged an otherwise well-rounded two-way effort. He provided solid rim-running value (+7.4 scoring) and active rebounding (+3.8 hustle), but his inability to protect the rock wiped out those gains. The sloppy giveaways in traffic ultimately anchored his impact score in the negative despite positive contributions across every other category.

Shooting
FG 4/8 (50.0%)
3PT 0/3 (0.0%)
FT 3/4 (75.0%)
Advanced
TS% 56.4%
USG% 16.0%
Net Rtg -21.5
+/- -14
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 28.7m
Scoring +7.4
Creation +2.1
Shot Making +0.9
Hustle +3.8
Defense +2.1
Turnovers -4.7
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 11
FGM Against 7
Opp FG% 63.6%
STL 2
BLK 1
TO 2
Mac McClung 18.0m
13
pts
0
reb
0
ast
Impact
-0.9

Despite providing a strong scoring punch (+10.2) and converting tough looks (+2.7 shot-making), his complete lack of peripheral stats suppressed his overall impact. He offered absolutely zero value on the glass (+0.0 hustle) and minimal playmaking (+0.7 creation), rendering him a one-dimensional threat. Operating purely as an empty-calorie gunner, his inability to impact the game beyond shooting kept him in the red.

Shooting
FG 4/7 (57.1%)
3PT 2/4 (50.0%)
FT 3/4 (75.0%)
Advanced
TS% 74.2%
USG% 13.2%
Net Rtg -5.4
+/- -1
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 18.0m
Scoring +10.2
Creation +0.7
Shot Making +2.7
Hustle +0.0
Defense +0.2
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 8
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 62.5%
STL 1
BLK 0
TO 0
14
pts
2
reb
1
ast
Impact
-2.7

A sharp shot-making bonus (+3.9) and solid scoring metrics (+8.8) were dragged down by glaring defensive liabilities (-1.9). While he broke out of a prolonged shooting slump to hit difficult perimeter looks, his inability to generate looks for others (+0.5 creation) limited his offensive ceiling. Ultimately, his struggles at the point of attack allowed opponents to easily exploit him on the other end.

Shooting
FG 5/12 (41.7%)
3PT 3/9 (33.3%)
FT 1/1 (100.0%)
Advanced
TS% 56.3%
USG% 30.8%
Net Rtg +1.2
+/- -2
Impact Breakdown
vs game-average production for 14.8m
Scoring +8.8
Creation +0.5
Shot Making +3.9
Hustle +0.6
Defense -1.9
Turnovers +0.0
Defensive Matchups
FGA Against 10
FGM Against 5
Opp FG% 50.0%
STL 0
BLK 0
TO 0