May 22, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
San Antonio Spurs
His performance was driven by efficient primary scoring, as he put up 26 points on 8-of-15 shooting for a +18.6 offensive contribution. This offensive focus came at the expense of his typical interior dominance, however, as his 4 rebounds and 2 blocks were significantly below his season averages.
A dominant two-way performance was the story, as he paired efficient 20-point scoring with incredibly disruptive defense. His activity was relentless, generating 4 steals and 6 deflections, which fueled his impressive hustle (+6.5) and defense (+8.4) component scores.
Though his three-point shot was off-target (2-for-8), he found other ways to make a positive impact through defensive activity. His 6 deflections were a key indicator of his effort, driving positive value in both the hustle (+4.5) and defense (+4.5) components of his game.
A dreadful shooting night from the field (1-of-8) was salvaged by his relentless ability to get to the free-throw line, where he attempted 14 shots. He also continued to be a primary playmaker with 7 assists, but most importantly, he protected the ball with only 1 turnover, well below his average of 3.9.
He balanced efficient scoring (7-of-14 FG) and solid playmaking (6 assists), but his impact was capped by carelessness with the ball. The 4 turnovers he committed were a significant jump from his 1.9 average and leaked back some of the value he created on offense.
An inefficient offensive night defined his performance, as he scored just 6 points on 7 shots and committed 2 turnovers. This was a significant step back from his recent 13.6 PPG average, resulting in a slightly negative offensive value (-0.1) for the game.
He was efficient in his few shot attempts, making 2-of-3 field goals, but his impact was undermined by 2 turnovers in just 12 minutes of play. The team was significantly outscored during his time on the floor, reflected in his -18 plus-minus.
He struggled to find a rhythm in his limited minutes, shooting just 1-of-5 from the field while racking up 5 fouls in under 12 minutes. This combination of inefficiency and foul trouble led to a negative defensive value (-3.5) and a team-worst -23 plus-minus.
In just over 10 minutes, his offensive contributions were minimal, but he showed some defensive engagement by logging 5 contests. This activity was the main driver of his positive hustle value (+1.6) in an otherwise quiet performance.
His appearance was limited to just over 3 minutes of court time, where his only recorded stat was a missed field goal attempt. This brief cameo was insufficient to generate any tangible impact on the game.
He made a clean, if brief, appearance in under two minutes, managing to register one rebound and one assist. He made no mistakes in his limited court time, resulting in a small positive offensive value (+0.5).
He logged 1:51 of court time without recording a single statistic, good or bad. His brief appearance was entirely uneventful and had no impact on the game's outcome.
In just 1:51 of action, he failed to record a single statistic across the board. His brief cameo at the end of the game was too short to have any measurable effect.
He packed a surprising amount of production into just 1:51 of action, recording 2 points, 1 assist, and 1 block. This efficient, two-way contribution in a very short span generated positive value on both offense (+2.5) and defense (+1.8).
His brief appearance was defined by a moment of efficiency immediately erased by carelessness. He hit his only three-point attempt but negated the positive play by committing 2 turnovers in just 1:51 of action.
Oklahoma City Thunder
With his shot not falling consistently (6-of-17 FG), he pivoted to being the primary playmaker, racking up 12 assists—well above his 7.9 average. He salvaged his scoring night by living at the line, going a perfect 12-for-12, and kept his turnovers low (2.0) to power a massive +23.1 offensive contribution.
His offensive efficiency was a clear positive, scoring 14 points on just 7 shots and generating a +15.8 offensive value. However, his typical rim protection and rebounding were absent, as he grabbed just 3 boards (↓ vs 8.2 avg) and recorded 0 blocks, resulting in a negative defensive contribution (-1.6).
A complete offensive non-factor, he failed to score on just one attempt, continuing a recent cold shooting trend. He compensated by contributing elsewhere, grabbing an above-average 5 rebounds and dishing 3 assists to generate some positive hustle value (+1.7).
Scoring took a backseat as he leaned into his role as a facilitator, dishing out an above-average 4 assists. He maintained his presence on the glass with 8 rebounds, right on his average, but his overall offensive output was limited to just 5 points on 4 shots.
A rough offensive outing defined his night, as he managed just 2 points on 1-of-5 shooting after averaging 15.1 over his last 11 games. His struggles were compounded by 3 turnovers, contributing to a significant negative offensive value (-6.6) that stood in stark contrast to his recent production.
Disruptive defensive activity drove his performance, as he generated 3 steals and 5 deflections to fuel a +7.5 defensive value rating. He paired this with a solid all-around floor game, contributing 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists without a single turnover.
He stepped into a larger role and delivered a major scoring punch, pouring in 24 points to more than double his recent average. Though the three-point shot wasn't falling (2-of-10), he manufactured offense effectively inside the arc on his way to a +15.2 offensive contribution.
A classic two-way performance defined his night, as he paired efficient 3-of-5 shooting from deep with relentless defensive activity. His stat-stuffing defensive line included 4 deflections, 2 steals, and a block, driving his positive contributions in both the hustle (+4.6) and defense (+6.5) components.
A massive shooting explosion defined his night, as he erupted for 18 points by draining 5-of-6 three-pointers in a huge departure from his 4.9 PPG average. This hyper-efficient scoring powered a +17.8 offensive contribution, which was bolstered by active defense that included 2 steals and a drawn charge.
He provided a brief but perfectly efficient spark in just under 9 minutes of action. His entire contribution was hitting his lone three-point attempt, generating a clean line with a positive offensive value (+3.5) and no turnovers.
In just 90 seconds of action, his only statistical contribution was a single missed field goal. The limited playing time prevented him from making any tangible impact on the game.
He made an incredibly efficient impact in just 90 seconds of play, scoring 5 points on a perfect 2-for-2 from the field, including one three. This quick scoring burst generated a notable +6.3 offensive value despite the minimal court time.
His 90 seconds of court time were too brief to register any meaningful contribution. He did not attempt a shot or record any other statistic.
