May 08, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards operated as a relentless offensive engine, pouring in 32 points (↑) and dishing 6 assists (↑) to drive a massive +21.5 Offense credit. He compounded his scoring impact with a dominant effort on the glass, grabbing 14 rebounds (↑) to control the flow of the game.
Jaden McDaniels endured a brutal shooting night, clanking his way to a 5-of-22 mark from the floor. He tried to salvage his value with active rebounding (7 boards, ↑) and 9 shot contests, but the sheer volume of missed shots severely capped his offensive output.
Rudy Gobert was a model of interior efficiency, converting 6 of his 7 attempts to anchor a +16.2 Offense credit. He paired this with his standard rim deterrence, logging 11 contests and 3 blocks (↑) to solidify the paint defensively.
Julius Randle's offensive execution was painfully clunky, managing just 12 points (↓) on a dismal 3-of-12 shooting performance. His inability to facilitate (0 assists, ↓) combined with 2 turnovers further dragged down a sluggish showing, keeping his Offense credit to a modest +7.2.
Mike Conley was entirely ineffective during his brief 4-minute stint, failing to score (↓) or record a single assist (↓). A turnover and a missed three-pointer resulted in a negative Offense credit (-2.8), reflecting his inability to organize the second unit.
Ayo Dosunmu's playmaking was overshadowed by sloppy decision-making, as 4 turnovers (↓) severely penalized his offensive output. Despite grabbing 7 rebounds (↑) and hitting 3 triples, his inefficient 4-of-12 shooting left him with a nearly flat +0.2 Offense credit.
Naz Reid provided a massive two-way spark, stretching the floor with 4 triples while playing entirely mistake-free basketball (0 turnovers). His combination of perimeter scoring and sharp passing (5 assists, ↑) fueled a robust +16.1 Offense credit, while 7 contests and 2 blocks (↑) anchored his defensive value.
Terrence Shannon Jr. struggled to find the bottom of the net, scoring just 5 points (↓) on 33% shooting to yield a muted +0.7 Offense credit. However, he made his presence felt entirely through grit, drawing 2 charges to generate an impressive +6.0 Hustle score.
San Antonio Spurs
Stephon Castle operated as a high-volume facilitator, dishing out 12 assists (↑) to keep the offense humming despite his own shooting woes (3-of-11 FG). However, his aggressive playmaking came with a cost, as 4 turnovers (↓) dragged down his overall efficiency and limited his Offense credit to +4.8.
Victor Wembanyama was an absolute two-way terror, pairing hyper-efficient scoring (39 points on 72% shooting) with overwhelming rim protection (5 blocks, 16 contests). His dominant interior presence anchored a +9.9 Defense credit, while his ability to draw fouls (10-of-12 FT) and hit from deep fueled a massive +36.2 Offense mark.
Devin Vassell's defensive activity was a bright spot, generating 4 deflections and 2 steals (↑) to fuel a +5.3 Defense credit. However, his perimeter stroke continued to struggle (1-of-6 from deep), limiting his overall offensive ceiling despite a solid +7.1 Offense mark.
De'Aaron Fox struggled to find his rhythm from the floor, clanking his way to a 37% shooting night and hitting just 1-of-5 from deep. His playmaking (5 assists, ↓) wasn't enough to offset the scoring inefficiency, resulting in a muted +6.8 Offense credit.
A massive rebounding night (12 boards, ↑) defined Julian Champagnie's performance, allowing him to impact the game heavily despite a cold shooting night (6 points on 29% FG). He compensated for the scoring dip with active hands, tallying 3 deflections and zero turnovers to drive a +5.5 Defense and +8.6 Offense credit.
Dylan Harper's scoring punch was noticeably absent, finishing well below his season average with just 8 points (↓) on 33% shooting. He managed to salvage some value on the other end, using 5 contests and 2 deflections to post a +3.3 Defense credit.
Keldon Johnson provided an efficient, mistake-free spark off the bench, knocking down 2-of-4 from deep without committing a single turnover. His clean offensive execution drove a solid +8.4 Offense credit, though his rebounding (2 boards, ↓) was unusually quiet.
Luke Kornet was largely invisible during his 10 minutes of action, failing to make a dent on the glass (1 rebound, ↓) or as a roll man. He did manage 5 shot contests to offer some rim deterrence, but his overall footprint was minimal.
Carter Bryant maximized his limited 7 minutes of run by drilling both of his three-point attempts, providing a quick +6.0 Offense credit. Beyond the spot-up shooting, however, he recorded zero rebounds (↓) or assists (↓), functioning purely as a fleeting floor-spacer.
Harrison Barnes was a complete non-factor offensively, failing to attempt a single shot in his brief 6-minute cameo. He chipped in slightly on the other end with a steal (↑) and a deflection, yielding a +2.6 Defense credit, but was otherwise a ghost.
