Hachimura provided a reliable scoring punch (18 points on 7-of-13 shooting) to buoy his +11.8 offensive credit, continuing his recent hot streak from beyond the arc (3-of-6). However, he bled value on the other end, allowing his primary assignments to shoot a blistering 69% (9-of-13) when he was the nearest defender.

James dictated the terms of engagement with surgical scoring efficiency, burying 12 of his 17 attempts to generate a massive +22.7 offensive credit. He punished defenders from the perimeter (3-of-6 from deep) rather than settling, proving his aging legs still possess elite burst when carefully managed.

A brutal shooting slump completely derailed Reaves's night, as he bricked his way to 8 points on a dismal 3-of-16 from the field, resulting in a -5.4 offensive penalty. The poor decision-making compounded his struggles, with 4 turnovers (↑ his 2.8 average) undermining his otherwise solid perimeter defense (opponents shot just 31% against him).

Smart's relentless defensive motor salvaged an otherwise ugly shooting night (4-of-15), generating a +8.4 defensive credit through sheer disruption. His 4 steals (↑ his 2.0 average) and 4 deflections kept the opposing offense off balance, even as his primary assignments found success (6-of-8) when directly challenging him.

Ayton's value was anchored in his interior presence rather than his scoring column, as evidenced by his 12 rebounds (↑ his 7.7 average) and 12 shot contests. While his touch was slightly off (5-of-12 from the floor), he leveraged his size to hold opponents to a respectable 44% shooting when targeted, contributing to a +1.9 defensive credit.

Kennard's passive approach severely capped his value, as he attempted just 4 shots to finish well below his 11.3 scoring average. His inability to act as a floor-spacing threat was compounded by leaky defense, allowing opponents to shoot 56% when he was the primary contest.

Hayes struggled to find any offensive rhythm, finishing with just 3 points and coughing up 3 turnovers (↑ his 0.7 average) in a sloppy 16-minute stint. He offered some resistance on the glass with 6 rebounds, but his interior defense was porous, allowing matchups to convert 67% of their looks.

LaRavia was an absolute ghost offensively, attempting just two shots and committing 2 turnovers to earn a -1.7 offensive penalty. He managed to salvage some utility on the other end, holding his defensive assignments to a respectable 3-of-7 shooting during his brief 13-minute cameo to post a +4.8 defensive credit.

Vanderbilt was completely invisible during his six minutes of action, failing to register a single hustle stat or meaningful defensive impact. His inability to assert himself on the glass (just 1 rebound) rendered his brief rotation stint entirely hollow.

James logged less than two minutes of pure garbage time, failing to attempt a single shot or grab a rebound. His lone contribution was a single assist, highlighting a completely empty cameo at the end of the bench.

Smith Jr. was deployed strictly for mop-up duty, grabbing a single rebound in under two minutes of action. He completely bypassed the offense, failing to attempt a shot in a stat-less appearance.

Thiero saw the floor for less than two minutes, offering no offensive production and failing to record a box score stat. His only notable involvement was a single defensive contest where his matchup converted the shot.

Knecht's fleeting appearance yielded nothing but a missed field goal and empty cardio. He failed to generate any offensive or hustle statistics, serving merely as a warm body in garbage time.