June 05, 2026
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
San Antonio Spurs
Game-wrecking defensive activity powered his dominant performance, as he tallied 4 blocks, 2 steals, and 14 shot contests. This two-way forcefulness, which also included 29 points, resulted in a massive +12.2 Defense component.
His performance was driven by well-rounded contributions beyond scoring, as he pulled down 9 rebounds and dished out 5 assists, both well above his season averages. This playmaking and work on the glass fueled his +12.9 Offense component, showing value even on a modest scoring night.
High-end effort on the defensive end defined his game, as he logged 9 contests and 3 deflections. While his scoring was muted at 8 points, his positive Offense component (+6.0) suggests he was making sound plays within the flow of the game.
Elite two-way efficiency was the theme of his night, scoring 20 points on a blistering 8/12 from the field while simultaneously locking down his matchups. His defensive prowess was on full display, holding opponents to 2/12 (17%) shooting and recording 7 deflections.
An inefficient, high-turnover night limited his impact, as he scored 14 points on 14 shots and committed 4 turnovers. This struggle to generate quality looks is reflected in his meager +0.8 Offense component.
A steady, efficient performance inside the arc drove his production, as he scored 15 points on 6/12 shooting despite going 0/3 from deep. He added strong positional defense, holding his matchups to just 2/7 (29%) shooting.
A quiet offensive night in his 16-minute bench role defined his game, scoring just 3 points (↓) on 1/4 shooting. While he contributed on the glass (4 rebounds) and on defense (+3.1), his scoring punch was absent.
He provided a defensively sound but quiet stint in his 8 minutes of action, grabbing 3 rebounds and contributing to a +2.0 Defense component. Without a single field goal attempt, his offensive impact was negligible.
The veteran was a non-factor in his 5 minutes on the court, failing to record any stats beyond a single deflection. He had no meaningful impact on the game in his short run.
His brief three-minute appearance was a net negative, committing a turnover and 2 fouls. This resulted in negative ratings for both his Offense (-1.7) and Defense (-1.5) components.
New York Knicks
Lockdown defense was the story of his game, as he held his matchups to just 1/10 (10%) shooting, fueling a +6.1 Defense component. He paired this defensive masterclass with efficient scoring, adding 20 points on 8/13 shooting to round out a stellar two-way effort.
He overcame a rough shooting night (7/25 FG) by manufacturing value on the defensive end, racking up 5 steals (↑) and drawing a charge. This effort generated a significant +11.7 Defense component and +5.7 for Hustle, salvaging his impact despite the offensive struggles.
An efficient and clean two-way performance drove his value, pairing 17 points on 5/10 shooting with zero turnovers. His positive contributions were balanced across the board, generating a +15.4 Offense component and a +6.8 Defense component.
Hyper-efficient scoring and dominance on the glass powered his performance, as he posted 21 points on just 12 shots and grabbed 13 rebounds (↑). This offensive explosion, which included going 3/5 from deep, fueled a massive +20.6 Offense component.
A complete offensive disappearing act defined his night, as he went scoreless on 0/4 shooting for a -4.8 Offense component. While he provided some defensive value by holding opponents to 2/6 shooting, his lack of any scoring punch was a major departure from his norm.
A strong two-way performance in extended minutes defined his game, as he scored 13 points (↑) while also locking down his assignments. His defensive effort was particularly notable, holding opponents to just 2/10 (20%) shooting when he was the nearest defender.
Turnovers and defensive struggles marred his brief appearance, as he committed 2 turnovers against a 0.3 season average. Opponents shot a blistering 4/5 (80%) when he was the nearest defender, undermining his other contributions.
Perfect efficiency in limited minutes was his calling card, scoring 7 points on just 2/2 from the field in his 14-minute stint. This flawless finishing contributed to a positive +4.6 Offense component, making the most of his opportunities.
He managed to generate a positive offensive impact (+1.9) despite not making a single field goal (0/4 FG), primarily by distributing (2 assists) and protecting the ball (0 turnovers). However, a complete lack of hustle stats (0s across the board) limited his overall effectiveness in 10 minutes of play.
