April 25, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Atlanta Hawks
Johnson struggled to find his rhythm from the floor (4-of-12 shooting), relying heavily on perfect free-throw shooting to salvage a +9.2 Offense credit. His rebounding plummeted well below his season average (3 boards vs 8.7 avg), and his defensive impact was slightly negative (-0.4) despite contesting 7 shots.
Alexander-Walker's lethal perimeter shooting (5-of-10 from deep) was completely undone by a disastrous 6 turnovers, cratering his Offense credit to just +1.2. His defensive execution was equally problematic (-2.4 Defense credit), as he allowed his primary matchup to shoot a blistering 8-of-9 from the field.
McCollum's surprisingly stout defensive effort defined his night, as he tallied 9 contests, 4 deflections, and 2 blocks to earn a +5.6 Defense credit. However, his offensive value was severely muted (+3.5 Offense) by 4 turnovers and a frigid 0-of-4 showing from beyond the arc.
Daniels compensated for a quiet scoring night with elite perimeter disruption, racking up 6 deflections to drive a +6.3 Defense credit. He completely smothered his primary matchup (4-of-12 shooting) while operating as a vital connective playmaker (+5.9 Offense) with 6 assists and 9 rebounds.
Okongwu was an absolute terror in the passing lanes, generating 4 steals and 6 deflections to post a massive +8.7 Defense credit. While his primary matchup scorched him (9-of-11 shooting), his highly efficient offensive role (+8.5 Offense) and chaotic defensive playmaking kept him highly impactful.
A brutal perimeter shooting slump (0-of-6 from deep) derailed Kuminga's offensive rhythm, dragging his Offense credit down to a meager +1.4. He managed to salvage some value through defensive activity, logging 3 deflections and 5 contests, but his overall inefficiency severely limited his impact.
Vincent provided a sudden and much-needed scoring burst off the bench, doubling his season average to notch 10 points on crisp 50% shooting. His +6.2 Offense credit reflects his efficient perimeter stroke (2-of-4 from deep), though he offered virtually nothing else across the box score.
Gueye was entirely invisible on offense, failing to score a single point, but he found ways to contribute through sheer effort. He drew a charge and grabbed 4 rebounds to generate a solid +3.1 Hustle credit in his 11 minutes of action.
Kispert endured a miserable shooting night, clanking 6 of his 7 attempts to finish with just 3 points and a minimal +1.6 Offense credit. His struggles extended to the defensive end, where he allowed his matchup to shoot 75% when guarded.
Bradley maximized his brief seven-minute stint, converting his only shot and dominating the glass with 5 rebounds to post a +5.7 Offense credit. He was equally effective defensively (+2.2 Defense), completely blanking his primary matchup on four shot attempts.
Newell packed an impressive amount of defensive activity into just four minutes, tallying a steal, a block, and a deflection to earn a +3.2 Defense credit. His offensive involvement was limited to a single made basket (+1.7 Offense), but his energy was palpable.
Risacher saw minimal action, hitting one three-pointer to generate a +3.4 Offense credit in just under four minutes. He grabbed a couple of rebounds but otherwise left no significant footprint on the game.
Wallace struggled to make an impact in his four minutes, missing both of his field goal attempts to finish with a negligible +0.8 Offense credit. His only points came at the free-throw line in a largely empty performance.
New York Knicks
Anunoby delivered a dominant two-way performance, anchoring the perimeter defense while serving as a highly efficient scoring engine. His stifling defensive presence (+5.9 Defense credit) was highlighted by 11 contests and holding his primary matchup to a frigid 5-of-13 shooting. Meanwhile, his +17.1 Offense credit reflects his crisp shot-making (9-of-16 overall, 3-of-6 from deep) and strong work on the glass (10 rebounds).
Severe turnover issues derailed Brunson's offensive rhythm, as his 6 giveaways (double his 2.8 average) dragged his Offense credit down to a meager +0.9. While he managed to hit 3-of-7 from beyond the arc, his overall inefficiency (7-of-18 shooting) and sloppy decision-making overshadowed a respectable defensive effort featuring 3 deflections.
Hart's relentless motor drove his value, generating 5 deflections to fuel a stout +6.8 Defense credit despite his primary matchup shooting 70% when guarded. His offensive impact was muted (+2.0 Offense) by a continued perimeter slump (1-of-5 from deep), but his typical rebounding aggression (9 boards) and hustle plays kept him heavily involved.
Towns operated as a flawless offensive hub, leveraging his passing vision to notch 10 assists (well above his 4.0 average) and drive a massive +21.9 Offense credit. He complemented his elite playmaking with ruthless scoring efficiency (6-of-10 from the field, 7-of-9 at the line) while chipping in 4 deflections to bolster his defensive footprint.
Bridges settled into a highly efficient but extremely low-volume offensive role, taking just four shots to generate his +8.2 Offense credit. His passivity limited his overall footprint in just 19 minutes of action, though he played mistake-free basketball with zero turnovers.
McBride provided a crucial scoring punch off the bench, burying 3-of-6 from deep to easily surpass his recent scoring average and post a +9.2 Offense credit. However, his value was entirely one-sided, as he offered zero peripheral stats and leaked value on the other end with a -2.4 Defense credit.
Clarkson played a strictly one-dimensional role, providing a modest scoring lift (+6.0 Offense credit) while failing to register a single rebound or assist. His defensive engagement was passable, holding his matchup to 3-of-8 shooting, but his overall footprint remained exceptionally narrow.
Robinson operated as a highly efficient interior presence, converting his limited touches (2-of-3 shooting) to generate a robust +12.0 Offense credit. He dominated his space on the glass with 8 rebounds and provided steady rim deterrence, limiting his primary matchup to just 40% shooting.
Alvarado was a disruptive menace on the perimeter, racking up 3 steals and 4 deflections to anchor a stellar +7.2 Defense credit. He didn't demand the ball much offensively, but his timely perimeter shooting (2-of-3 from deep) ensured his defensive havoc translated into winning basketball.
Hukporti provided a brief burst of interior activity in his limited minutes, grabbing 3 rebounds and swatting a shot to earn a +1.6 Defense credit. However, his offensive impact was non-existent, failing to score while committing a turnover.
Shamet made his only shot attempt from beyond the arc, yielding a minor +1.1 Offense credit in just three minutes of action. He recorded no other statistics, operating purely as a fleeting floor-spacer.
Kolek was a non-factor in his brief three-minute cameo, managing just a single made basket for a +2.0 Offense credit. He offered no playmaking or rebounding, serving strictly as garbage-time cardio.
Diawara completely misfired during his brief stint, missing all three of his shot attempts to post a negative Offense credit (-1.6). He did manage to completely shut down his matchup (0-for-4 shooting), but his inability to contribute offensively rendered his minutes empty.
