May 09, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Cleveland Cavaliers
Harden masterfully orchestrated the offense, pairing efficient shot-making (8-of-14 from the floor) with high-level distribution (7 assists) to earn a +12.1 Offense credit. He kept his mistakes in check with just 3 turnovers (below his 4.4 average), allowing the half-court sets to run smoothly.
Mitchell was an unstoppable offensive inferno, torching the defense for 35 points on 13-of-24 shooting to generate a massive +24.0 Offense credit. He compounded his scoring impact by crashing the glass relentlessly, pulling down 10 rebounds (well above his 5.2 average) to secure extra possessions.
Mobley operated as a highly efficient connective hub, converting 4-of-6 from the floor while dishing out 4 assists to drive a +11.6 Offense credit. He protected the rim well with 8 contests and 2 blocks, though 5 fouls slightly limited his defensive aggression.
Allen absolutely dominated the interior offensively, missing just two of his nine shots to rack up 18 points and a +15.1 Offense credit. While his rebounding was unusually light (4 boards), he compensated with active rim protection and 4 deflections to anchor the defense.
Wade was entirely passive during his 17 minutes, attempting just two shots and grabbing a single rebound. His lack of engagement and two sloppy turnovers (above his 0.5 average) resulted in a -1.8 Offense credit.
Foul trouble plagued Strus throughout the night, as he racked up 5 personals and struggled to find any shooting rhythm (1-of-4 from deep). His inability to stretch the floor or create consistent advantages resulted in a tepid +0.7 Offense credit.
Schröder provided a lethal scoring spark off the bench, hitting all three of his perimeter attempts to drive a +7.3 Offense credit. He surprisingly added value as a rim protector, swatting 2 shots (well above his 0.2 average) to bolster the second-unit defense.
Tyson struggled to make an offensive impact, scoring just 3 points on three attempts to yield a marginal +0.3 Offense credit. He found other ways to contribute during his 14 minutes, chipping in with 4 contests and a block to provide solid rotational defense.
Merrill operated strictly as a floor-spacer during his 14 minutes, converting half his shots to secure a +6.0 Offense credit. He offered zero peripheral stats—failing to record a single rebound, assist, or steal—leaving him as a pure scoring specialist.
Detroit Pistons
Cunningham operated as a massive, high-usage engine, compiling a hefty triple-double watch (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) but bleeding value through sheer inefficiency. His +10.6 Offense credit was dragged down by a brutal 10-of-27 shooting night and a sloppy 8 turnovers (above his 5.2 average).
A hyper-efficient scoring punch defined Harris's night, as he poured in 21 points on just 14 shot attempts to generate a strong +16.1 Offense credit. He offered very little else across the box score, failing to record a single assist, steal, or block, but his pristine shooting (50% from the floor, 5-of-5 from the line) kept the offense humming.
Robinson completely shattered his typical one-dimensional mold, pairing his usual perimeter marksmanship (4-of-7 from deep) with an absolute defensive masterclass. He racked up a staggering 5 steals and 6 deflections, generating a massive +11.1 Defense credit to complement his +13.0 Offense mark.
Duren struggled to control the glass, pulling down just 4 rebounds (well below his 9.3 average) while battling interior traffic. However, he compensated with active hands defensively, racking up 2 steals and 4 deflections to earn a +4.0 Defense credit.
Thompson served as a steady connective piece, driving a +9.8 Offense credit through smart ball movement (5 assists, above his 3.7 average) and flawless decision-making (zero turnovers). While his shot wasn't falling (4-of-10), his activity level remained high with 4 deflections and 2 blocks.
Jenkins was a complete non-factor during his 18 minutes, looking entirely out of rhythm while missing all three of his perimeter attempts. His inability to generate positive momentum resulted in a -0.6 Offense credit and a team-worst -28 plus-minus.
LeVert struggled to find his offensive footing (2-of-6 shooting) but completely flipped his value through aggressive perimeter defense. He racked up 4 steals and 3 deflections, driving a robust +9.6 Defense credit that kept his minutes productive despite the scoring woes.
Green forced the issue offensively during his brief stint, hoisting five shots in just 11 minutes but connecting on only one. His erratic shot selection stalled the second unit, resulting in a meager +0.9 Offense credit and a -9 plus-minus.
Reed provided a flawless offensive spark off the bench, converting all four of his field goals and all three free throws in just under 10 minutes. This hyper-efficient scoring burst generated a +12.5 Offense credit, completely offsetting his quiet rebounding and defensive numbers.
Stewart offered a quiet, low-usage shift off the bench, converting both of his interior looks to secure a +3.5 Offense credit. He failed to make much of a dent on the glass or as a rim protector, finishing his brief nine minutes without a block or a turnover.
Holland was virtually invisible during his four-minute cameo, failing to attempt a single shot or record an assist. He managed to swat one shot to earn a +1.2 Defense credit, but otherwise provided purely empty cardio.
