May 03, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Detroit Pistons
Cunningham orchestrated a brilliant offensive masterclass, pouring in 32 points on 56% shooting while dishing out 12 assists. His lethal perimeter touch (4-of-6 from deep) and steady parade to the foul line (8-of-10 FT) drove a massive +23.9 Offensive credit. He also put in significant effort on the margins, logging 10 shot contests and 4 deflections to round out a dominant two-way showing.
Duren was an absolute force on the interior, pairing 15 points with a dominant 15 rebounds to control the paint. His efficiency around the rim (5-of-9 FG) and solid free-throw shooting (5-of-6) fueled a massive +18.3 Offensive credit. He also put in the dirty work, tallying 8 shot contests and 3 screen assists to anchor the frontcourt.
Harris erupted for a highly efficient 30 points (11-of-18 FG), torching the nets from deep (5-of-7) to drive a massive +26.6 Offensive credit. He was just as impactful on the other end, pulling down 9 rebounds and snatching 3 steals to anchor a stellar +9.4 Defensive credit. His two-way dominance and 8 shot contests defined a spectacular veteran performance.
Robinson’s jumper completely abandoned him, as he clanked his way to a 2-of-10 showing from beyond the arc. Surprisingly, he offset his shooting woes with a wildly disruptive defensive shift, racking up 3 steals and 5 deflections to earn a +7.2 Defensive credit. He also chipped in on the glass with 6 rebounds (well above his 2.9 average), finding ways to contribute despite the cold shooting.
Thompson was a highly efficient connective piece, burying 4-of-5 shots from the floor to fuel a strong +9.0 Offensive credit. His defensive versatility shone brightly, as he racked up 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 3 deflections to anchor a robust +6.6 Defensive credit. He perfectly executed his low-usage role, keeping the ball moving with 4 assists while wreaking havoc on the other end.
Jenkins provided a lethal scoring punch off the bench, burying 4 of his 5 three-point attempts to finish with 16 highly efficient points. His playmaking was solid (5 assists), though it was slightly offset by 3 turnovers, resulting in a strong +10.7 Offensive credit. He capitalized on his 29 minutes of action, serving as a vital spacing valve for the second unit.
Green struggled mightily to find his range, missing 4 of his 5 three-point attempts to finish with just 3 points. His peripheral contributions were equally quiet, managing only 2 rebounds and failing to record a single steal or assist. The frigid shooting and lack of defensive disruption led to a negative impact across the board.
Stewart was completely ineffective during his brief 7-minute shift, failing to score while missing both of his field goal attempts. He offered no rim protection (zero blocks) and managed just a single rebound. A lone turnover further dragged down his -3.2 Offensive credit in a thoroughly empty outing.
Reed barely registered in his two minutes of floor time, missing his only shot attempt to finish scoreless. He failed to grab a rebound or record any defensive stats, rendering his brief cameo entirely inconsequential.
Sasser made only a fleeting appearance, logging just over a minute of action. He managed to dish out a single assist (+0.5 Offense credit) but otherwise left the box score blank.
Smith was a non-factor in his 73 seconds of play, putting up a completely empty box score. He did not attempt a shot or grab a rebound during his brief stint.
Holland II saw just one minute of garbage time, failing to record a single statistic. His zero-impact line perfectly reflects a shift with no actual involvement.
Lanier made the most of his single minute of action, converting his only field goal attempt to score 2 points. It was a microscopic but perfectly efficient cameo that yielded a +2.0 Offensive credit.
Orlando Magic
Banchero was an absolute offensive juggernaut, pouring in 38 points on highly efficient 56% shooting to drive a massive +24.9 Offensive credit. He scorched the nets from deep (4-of-7) while maintaining his usual playmaking load with 6 assists. However, his aggressive usage came with a cost, as he coughed up 5 turnovers (above his 3.6 average) in a heavy 42-minute workload.
Carter Jr. salvaged a quiet shooting night (3-of-7) by aggressively attacking the rim to draw fouls, sinking 6-of-8 at the stripe to boost his +11.8 Offensive credit. His work on the glass was slightly subdued (5 rebounds vs 6.7 average), and he failed to record a steal. Still, his 3 screen assists highlighted his willingness to do the dirty work to free up Orlando's perimeter threats.
Bane paired his usual perimeter marksmanship (3-of-5 from deep) with flawless decision-making, logging zero turnovers across 38 minutes. His +4.1 Defensive credit reflects a highly disruptive shift, highlighted by 2 steals and 3 deflections. While his scoring volume dipped slightly below his season average, his two-way efficiency kept the offense humming.
Suggs endured a miserable shooting night, missing all four of his three-point attempts to finish with just 6 points (22% FG). However, he completely flipped the script on the other end, generating a massive +9.2 Defensive credit through sheer disruption. Racking up 4 steals, 2 blocks, and 5 deflections, his relentless point-of-attack pressure salvaged a game where his jumper completely abandoned him.
Cain struggled to find his rhythm offensively, converting just 2-of-6 from the floor to finish below his scoring average with 5 points. Despite the quiet scoring night (+3.9 Offense credit), he made his presence felt inside by swatting 2 shots (well above his 0.3 average). His rim protection and rebounding (4 boards) provided a modest defensive lift off the bench.
An absolute defensive masterclass defined Black's performance, as he racked up 5 steals and 4 deflections to drive a stellar +10.4 Defensive credit. He struggled to find his touch from outside, missing all four of his three-point attempts during a clunky 4-of-12 shooting night. Despite the offensive inefficiency, his relentless ball pressure and solid rebounding (5 boards) made him a vital disruptive force.
Carter was completely invisible during his 11-minute cameo, failing to score while missing both of his field goal attempts. He offered almost no peripheral value, managing just a single rebound and assist. His quiet +0.7 Offensive credit perfectly encapsulates a shift devoid of any meaningful impact.
Wagner provided a brief but efficient scoring punch off the bench, knocking down his only three-point attempt to finish with 5 points in just under 10 minutes. He was active in the dirty work, drawing a charge and contesting 2 shots to earn a +3.1 Hustle credit. Though his overall footprint was small, his energy helped stabilize the second unit.
Da Silva was a complete non-factor in his 8 minutes of action, putting up a barren box score with zero points, rebounds, or assists. His brief stint was actively harmful to the offense (-4.8 Offense credit), as he committed 2 turnovers without generating a single positive play. It was a purely empty-calorie shift that forced him quickly back to the bench.
