May 25, 2026
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PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Cleveland Cavaliers
This was an uncharacteristically ineffective performance from Mobley, who was below his season averages in points, rebounds, and blocks. His defensive impact was notably poor, as opponents shot 53% when he was the nearest defender, contributing to his game-worst -30 plus/minus.
A complete lack of shooting touch defined Harden's night, as he went 0/6 from three-point range and just 2/8 from the field. This inefficiency, coupled with 5 turnovers, resulted in a negative offensive contribution (-0.8 Offense component) despite getting to the free-throw line 9 times.
Mitchell served as the lone offensive engine, exploding for 31 points on efficient 5/9 shooting from three. This solo scoring effort was the clear driver of his performance (+17.2 Offense component), but it came with minimal playmaking (1 assist) and 4 turnovers.
Allen was largely a non-factor on offense and was completely overwhelmed on the defensive end. Opponents were nearly perfect when he was the primary defender, shooting a blistering 8/9 (89%), which defined his highly negative impact on the game.
Strus had a quiet offensive night, with his scoring and assist numbers well below his season averages. His value was primarily driven by his defensive effort, where he logged 8 contests and held opponents to 38% shooting, reflected in a team-leading +3.5 Hustle component.
Merrill failed to provide his typical sharpshooting spark, attempting only two three-pointers in his 18 minutes on the court. His limited offensive contribution was offset by defensive struggles, which resulted in a -1.9 Defense component rating.
A frigid shooting performance drove Tyson's struggles, as he went 0/4 from deep and 1/6 from the field overall. This inefficiency, combined with 2 turnovers, led to a negative -3.6 Offense component and a -21 plus/minus in his 16 minutes.
Despite low usage on offense (1/3 FG), Ellis made a positive two-way impact in his 16 minutes. His contributions were balanced between efficient scoring (+4.2 Offense component) and active defense, where he recorded 3 deflections and a steal (+3.9 Defense component).
Wade was a complete non-factor on offense, failing to score on his single shot attempt in 12 minutes. His value came exclusively from defensive activity, where he tallied 2 steals, 1 block, and 3 deflections to generate a strong +6.0 Defense component.
Porter Jr.'s performance was defined by careless ball-handling during his 9 minutes as a backup playmaker. He negated his 3 assists by committing 3 turnovers without attempting a shot, leading to a negative -4.3 Offense component.
Proctor struggled to contribute positively in his 9 minutes, failing to score on two attempts and committing a turnover. His offensive struggles (-2.7 Offense component) were paired with defensive lapses, as opponents shot 4/6 when he was the nearest defender.
Bryant provided an immediate scoring burst in his 9 minutes off the bench, more than doubling his season average with 10 points. This instant offense, which included hitting 2 three-pointers, was the sole driver of his performance, registering a +7.4 Offense component.
In a brief 7-minute appearance, Tomlin offered a minor offensive lift by making one of his two shots for 2 points. This limited but efficient contribution was enough to register a +3.0 Offense component, though he did little else to impact the game.
New York Knicks
This was an unusually quiet scoring night for Brunson, whose 15 points were well below his season average. The defining characteristic of his game was flawless ball security, as he committed 0 turnovers (avg 2.2) while still generating a positive offensive flow (+11.9 Offense component).
A brutal shooting night (4/16 FG) was salvaged by lockdown defense and an uptick in playmaking. Bridges held his defensive matchups to just 1/6 shooting and generated value with 5 assists, contributing to a positive +5.4 Offense component despite his own scoring inefficiency.
Anunoby provided a strong two-way performance, highlighted by his defensive work where opponents shot just 4/10 when he was the primary defender. While his 3-point shot wasn't falling (1/5), he generated significant value through his overall offensive contributions (+16.1 Offense component) and disruptive defense (+5.7 Defense component).
Ruthless efficiency defined this performance, as Towns scored 19 points on a perfect 3/3 from deep and 8/11 shooting overall. He paired his massive offensive contribution (+16.8 Offense component) with dominant work on the glass (14 rebounds) and stout defense, holding opponents to 36% shooting when he was the nearest defender.
Despite scoring well below his average with just 6 points, Hart drove winning through his ancillary contributions, grabbing 11 rebounds and dishing 6 assists (both above his season marks). His positive impact was rooted in strong defensive play (+6.1 Defense component) and efficient offensive facilitation (+7.9 Offense component) rather than individual scoring.
An explosive and flawless shooting display defined Shamet's night, as he poured in 16 points without a single miss from the field (5/6), three-point line (4/4), or free-throw line (2/2). This perfect efficiency fueled a massive +16.7 contribution to the offense in his 19 minutes of action.
Robinson's value came from his typical dominance in the paint, where he scored an efficient 8 points on 4/6 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds. His performance was a blend of efficient offensive finishing (+7.3 Offense component) and solid interior defense (+6.4 Defense component) in his 18 minutes.
McBride provided a massive spark off the bench with hyper-efficient, two-way play in just 17 minutes. He shot 3/5 from deep and recorded 3 steals with 0 turnovers, driving his value through both a +10.2 Offense component and a disruptive +7.0 Defense component.
In just 10 minutes, Alvarado made his presence felt primarily on the defensive end, grabbing 2 steals and holding his matchup scoreless on 1 attempt. His value was concentrated in defensive disruption, reflected in a +3.9 Defense component, despite committing 2 turnovers.
Clarkson struggled to make any positive impression in his brief 9-minute stint, shooting just 1/6 from the field. His negative offensive contribution (-1.9 Offense) was compounded by defensive issues, as opponents were a perfect 2/2 when he was the nearest defender.
Hukporti made the most of his 8 minutes, contributing primarily through his work on the glass where he secured 5 rebounds. He was efficient in his limited touches, making his only field goal attempt and adding a screen assist to provide solid energy off the bench.
In his 8 minutes of action, Diawara was a non-factor as a scorer, failing to attempt a single shot. While he chipped in with 3 rebounds and 2 assists, his contribution was minimal and slightly negative on the offensive end (-0.9 Offense component) due to a turnover.
Kolek provided a quick scoring punch in his limited 8 minutes on the floor, doubling his season average with 8 points. His performance was driven entirely by this offensive spark, knocking down 2 of 3 three-pointers to generate a +6.5 Offense component.
Dadiet packed efficient production into just 7 minutes, scoring 6 points on 2/4 shooting and adding a steal. His brief appearance was impactful on both ends, generating positive value through both his offensive (+5.3) and defensive (+3.0) contributions.
