May 06, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
San Antonio Spurs
Total dominance on the glass (15 rebounds) and steady scoring fueled a massive +16.0 offensive credit. His sheer length dictated the terms of engagement defensively, contesting 8 shots and swatting 2 to anchor a robust +8.6 defensive mark.
Highly efficient scoring across all three levels (5-of-10 FG, 2-of-2 3PT) drove a stellar +11.5 offensive credit. He complemented his scoring with active hands in passing lanes, swiping 2 steals to boost his defensive impact (+3.9) in a clean, controlled outing.
Relentless rim pressure and perfect execution at the foul line (9-of-9 FT) powered a brilliant +13.3 offensive credit. While 5 turnovers and 5 fouls showed some reckless decision-making, his 3 deflections and 2 steals (+3.4 hustle) proved he was playing with high-end energy.
Scorching perimeter marksmanship (4-of-6 from deep) powered a massive +11.2 offensive credit in a brilliant two-way performance. He was equally disruptive on the other end, racking up 2 steals and a block to secure a +5.7 defensive mark.
Flawless ball security (zero turnovers) and above-average playmaking (4 assists) anchored a strong +8.9 offensive credit despite a clunky 3-of-9 shooting night. He managed to orchestrate effectively, though his usual defensive disruption (zero steals or blocks) was completely absent.
Superb rebounding (7 boards) and crisp playmaking (5 assists) from the guard spot drove a well-rounded +6.8 offensive credit. He was a menace in the margins as well, recovering 2 loose balls and swiping 2 steals to anchor a +4.9 defensive mark.
A brutal 2-of-8 shooting night capped his scoring ceiling, though he managed to salvage a +4.0 offensive credit by drawing fouls (5-of-8 FT). His relentless work on the glass (10 rebounds, ↑↑ his 4.4 average) was the lone bright spot in an otherwise clunky performance.
Constant foul trouble (5 PFs in 15 minutes) completely derailed his rhythm and dragged his defensive credit down to -3.1. Missing both of his free throws and failing to connect from deep (0-of-2 3PT) left him with a negative offensive impact (-0.7).
A highly efficient scoring burst (4-of-7 FG, 2-of-5 3PT) provided a massive lift off the bench, driving a +9.1 offensive credit. While he offered virtually zero playmaking or defensive resistance (-1.6 defense credit), his shot-making was exactly what the second unit needed.
Elite rim protection defined his brief 13 minutes, as 9 contests and 3 blocks fueled a massive +8.2 defensive credit. He was equally flawless on the other end, converting his only shot attempt and committing zero turnovers to secure a +5.8 offensive mark.
Flawless execution in a brief 10-minute cameo allowed him to post a +3.3 offensive credit, highlighted by 2 assists and zero turnovers. He also chipped in defensively with a steal and a deflection, proving to be a perfectly steadying presence at the end of the rotation.
Hitting 2 of his 3 shots and dishing out 2 assists provided a tidy +3.5 offensive credit in just 10 minutes of action. He managed to stay active on the margins as well, recording a steal and a screen assist to round out a productive veteran shift.
Catching fire from beyond the arc (2-of-4 3PT) allowed him to maximize his 8 minutes of floor time, driving a robust +7.3 offensive credit. He also chipped in with 4 rebounds (↑↑ his 0.9 average), providing an unexpected jolt of energy off the deep bench.
Converting one of his two shot attempts provided a minor +1.2 offensive bump during a brief 3-minute appearance. Beyond that single bucket, he failed to record any other counting stats, effectively functioning as a warm body at the end of the bench.
Despite failing to attempt a shot or grab a rebound in his 3 minutes, he made his presence felt at the rim with 2 blocks. Those quick rejections drove a +1.8 defensive credit, allowing him to leave a positive imprint in a fleeting cameo.
Minnesota Timberwolves
A brutal night at the charity stripe (3-of-9 FT) and uncharacteristic sloppiness (4 turnovers) tanked his offensive value (-3.3 credit). While he contested 11 shots to anchor the paint, the lack of his usual rim protection (zero blocks) limited his defensive impact to just +0.6.
Sloppy decision-making hampered his offensive rhythm, as 5 turnovers (avg 3.1) dragged his offensive credit down to -0.3. Despite the struggles with the ball, he remained engaged without it, generating 2 steals (↑) to fuel a solid +4.7 defensive impact.
Attacking the basket kept his offensive credit afloat (+7.3) despite a frigid 4-of-12 shooting night from the floor. However, foul trouble (5 PFs) and defensive lapses (-2.1 defense credit) ultimately undermined his aggressive scoring efforts.
Highly efficient interior finishing (6-of-10 FG) drove a strong +8.6 offensive credit, but foul trouble limited his overall rhythm. The lack of defensive playmaking (zero steals, -1.5 defense credit) and 5 personal fouls kept him from making his usual two-way impact.
Quietly managing the game without a single turnover helped steady the offense, though his scoring punch was nearly non-existent (3 points on 1-of-4 shooting). A +2.2 defensive credit shows he was executing within the scheme, but the veteran simply lacked the volume to tilt the floor.
Stagnant playmaking and poor ball security crippled his effectiveness, evidenced by 4 turnovers and zero assists dragging his offensive credit to -2.7. The inability to find his shooting rhythm (1-of-5 from deep) compounded a frustratingly passive performance.
Sizzling perimeter shooting (3-of-4 from deep) provided a vital scoring punch and drove a solid +5.0 offensive credit. He also brought excellent energy to the margins, generating 4 deflections to boost his hustle credit (+3.0) in a well-rounded bench shift.
Clanking 4 of his 5 shot attempts limited his offensive impact (+0.1 credit) during his 15 minutes of action. He managed to stay engaged defensively, chipping in a steal to help secure a +1.6 defensive mark, but the lack of scoring punch was glaring.
Connective playmaking and efficient interior finishing (3-of-6 FG) fueled a +4.8 offensive credit in a productive reserve shift. However, leaving points on the board at the charity stripe (2-of-6 FT) prevented him from maximizing his overall impact.
A scoreless outing (0-of-3 FG) completely neutralized his microwave scoring utility, resulting in a bleak -3.4 offensive credit. Without his jumper falling, he struggled to positively influence the game in his 10 minutes off the bench.
A complete offensive vanishing act defined this brief outing, as he failed to register a single point, rebound, or assist (-3.2 offense credit). He did manage to salvage some value on the other end, using his length to generate a block and a steal for a +3.5 defensive mark.
Knocking down a pair of triples provided a quick offensive spark (+4.9 credit) in limited minutes. He surprisingly made his loudest statement on the other end, using active hands to swipe 2 steals and generate a robust +5.6 defensive credit.
Hitting his only three-point attempt provided a minor offensive bump (+1.9 credit) during a brief 10-minute cameo. Beyond that single shot, he largely faded into the background, failing to grab a rebound or make a defensive impact (-0.8 credit).
Hyper-efficient finishing around the rim (3-of-4 FG) allowed him to maximize his brief 8 minutes of floor time, driving a +5.6 offensive credit. He also chipped in with 2 screen assists and 2 deflections, proving highly effective in his narrow role.
