April 27, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero endured a nightmare shooting performance, clanking his way to a 4-of-18 mark from the field while missing all four of his deep attempts. Despite the offensive struggles, he salvaged his value on the other end by suffocating his matchups (4-of-12 shooting) to earn a solid +5.4 Defense credit.
Desmond Bane provided crucial floor spacing, drilling 5-of-10 from beyond the arc to offset his otherwise inefficient 7-of-18 overall shooting night and secure a +10.0 Offense credit. He also locked down his individual assignments, limiting opponents to just 2-of-8 shooting when operating as the primary defender.
Jalen Suggs suffered through a catastrophic shooting slump, missing 12 of his 13 attempts (including 1-of-11 from deep) to generate a brutal -9.7 Offense credit. While his active hands yielded 4 deflections and 2 steals, his primary matchups routinely exploited him, shooting a blistering 10-of-17 from the field.
Wendell Carter Jr. anchored the interior with relentless physicality, contesting 13 shots and holding his matchups to a dismal 4-of-15 shooting clip for a +5.8 Defense credit. He complemented his rim protection with excellent connective passing and screen-setting, driving a robust +12.1 Offense credit despite low shooting volume.
Franz Wagner orchestrated a brilliant two-way performance, driving a massive +16.2 Offense credit through efficient scoring and flawless ball security (zero turnovers). He was equally disruptive off the ball, racking up 4 steals to fuel a stellar +10.6 Defense credit that blew the game open.
Jamal Cain dominated the glass with 9 rebounds and scored efficiently (4-of-8) to generate a strong +8.5 Offense credit off the bench. He paired his offensive rebounding with stout isolation defense, stifling his matchups into a 3-of-10 shooting performance.
Anthony Black was highly effective as an on-ball pest, holding his matchups to a stifling 1-of-5 shooting clip during his rotation minutes. However, his offensive passivity and poor finishing (1-of-4 shooting) resulted in a -0.3 Offense credit, severely limiting his overall impact.
Tristan da Silva played a clean, low-mistake game, converting half his shots and committing zero turnovers to secure a +5.8 Offense credit. His minimal defensive engagement (just one contest) kept his overall footprint small, though he executed his limited offensive role effectively.
Goga Bitadze protected the rim with two blocks and seven contests, but his primary matchups frequently scored over him (6-of-10 shooting). His offensive contributions were minimal (1-of-4 shooting), though his flawless ball security helped him squeeze out a +3.9 Offense credit.
Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham endured a brutal offensive night, forcing up 23 shots to get his 25 points while hemorrhaging value through 8 turnovers to post a -0.4 Offense credit. Despite the offensive struggles, he remained highly engaged on the other end, utilizing 13 contests to stifle his matchups (7-of-23 shooting) and earn a +5.0 Defense credit.
Tobias Harris operated as an effective scoring engine inside the arc, generating a +10.6 Offense credit despite completely misfiring from deep (0-of-5). He complemented his interior scoring with solid matchup defense, holding his primary assignments to 5-of-12 shooting to chip in a +3.7 Defense credit.
Ausar Thompson's relentless motor kept him afloat defensively, highlighted by 10 contests and 4 deflections that fueled a +5.2 Hustle credit. However, his offensive limitations were glaring as he struggled to convert (2-of-8 shooting), capping his overall effectiveness despite the high-energy peripheral contributions.
Jalen Duren scored efficiently around the rim (5-of-8) to post a solid +9.7 Offense credit, but his overall volume took a noticeable hit compared to his usual production. His ball security was a glaring issue, as 4 turnovers (above his 2.7 average) disrupted offensive flow and limited his overall effectiveness.
Duncan Robinson's value plummeted as his perimeter touch completely abandoned him, resulting in a frigid 1-of-6 showing from beyond the arc. Without his gravity bending the defense, his meager +0.3 Offense credit reflected a night where he was largely invisible on that end of the floor.
Caris LeVert completely locked down his assignments, suffocating opponents into a dismal 1-of-12 shooting performance to drive a +3.8 Defense credit. However, his offensive rhythm was non-existent, as he managed just two points on four shots, resulting in a -2.8 Offense credit that dragged down his overall impact.
Isaiah Stewart was an absolute terror protecting the paint, swatting an incredible 8 shots and contesting 16 more to anchor a dominant +5.4 Defense credit. He paired this rim-enforcement with hyper-efficient finishing (3-of-4 shooting) to generate a robust +7.5 Offense credit in just 17 minutes of action.
Javonte Green provided a gritty spark off the bench, anchoring his value in lockdown isolation defense by holding his matchups to a stifling 1-of-5 shooting. His low-usage efficiency and pair of blocks helped generate a balanced +3.2 Defense credit during his brief rotation minutes.
Daniss Jenkins struggled mightily to find his scoring touch, missing all three of his perimeter attempts during a frigid 1-of-6 shooting night. While his playmaking (4 assists) kept his Offense credit slightly positive (+1.5), his inability to space the floor severely capped his second-unit utility.
Kevin Huerter was a complete ghost during his fleeting cameo, failing to attempt a single shot or record any meaningful box-score stats. His +0.3 Offense credit underscores a shift where he strictly operated as a floor-spacer without actually touching the ball.
