Castle operated as a high-octane offensive engine, tallying 18 points and 5 assists, but loose execution plagued his performance. He coughed the ball up 3 times, resulting in a -7.8 Turnover penalty that limited his playmaking value (+1.8 Creation). Despite the giveaways, his aggressive rebounding (7 boards) fueled a robust +8.9 Hustle credit.

Vassell ground out immense value through sheer defensive grit and rebounding, pulling down 12 boards (avg 4.5) to fuel a +6.5 Hustle credit. While his perimeter shot abandoned him (0-of-5 from deep), he compensated by generating 3 steals and anchoring a stellar +7.6 Defense mark. This gritty, two-way effort perfectly masked his inefficient 38% shooting from the floor.

Fox generated solid offensive production (+9.6 Scoring) but actively sabotaged his own playmaking with careless decision-making. His 3 turnovers (avg 2.1) triggered a -7.1 penalty in the play-by-play model, undercutting his 4 assists. He did show strong engagement defensively, racking up 5 deflections and 2 steals, but the sloppy ball security defined his outing.

Champagnie was highly efficient in his limited offensive opportunities, burying 2 of his 3 attempts from beyond the arc to drive a +7.7 Scoring credit. However, his defensive execution was lacking, as reflected by a -3.2 Defense penalty in the play-by-play model. Despite the sharp shooting, his overall footprint on the game remained relatively modest.

Wembanyama endured a shockingly quiet night, managing just 5 points (-83% vs his massive season average) on a mere three field goal attempts. His offensive rhythm was totally disrupted, compounded by 2 turnovers that resulted in a -5.4 penalty. Though he still offered some physical presence (+5.1 Hustle), this was a drastic departure from his usual dominant form.

Kornet was an absolute monster in the dirty-work categories, driving a massive +11.4 Hustle credit through 12 contested shots and 5 screen assists. He paired this physical dominance with hyper-efficient scoring, pouring in 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting. This highly effective two-way effort showcased his immense value as an opportunistic interior anchor.

Harper scored efficiently (4-of-7 FG) to generate a solid +7.8 Scoring credit, but his stint was marred by poor ball security. He doubled his season average with 3 turnovers, resulting in a -6.6 penalty that erased much of his offensive value. This volatile mix of efficient finishing and sloppy decision-making perfectly encapsulated his erratic bench role.

Johnson struggled to find his usual scoring rhythm, managing just 7 points (-52% vs average) on 3-of-7 shooting off the bench. While his offensive impact was muted, he managed to leave a mark defensively with 2 steals, driving a +2.9 Defense credit. Ultimately, a lack of volume and a -3.1 Turnover penalty kept him from being the chaotic sparkplug his team needed.

Barnes drifted through his 15 minutes as a total offensive ghost, attempting just three shots and finishing with a meager 4 points. He failed to generate any meaningful rhythm, logging a low +2.5 Scoring credit while offering nothing in the peripheral categories. This passive, invisible outing highlighted his ongoing struggles to consistently impact the game off the bench.

Bryant provided a modest but efficient scoring punch off the bench, converting 3 of his 5 attempts to drive a +5.3 Scoring credit. However, his defensive execution was lacking (-1.9 Defense), and a pair of hidden costs in turnovers dragged down his overall utility. It was a classic empty-calorie performance that failed to anchor the second unit.