Legacy: Los Angeles Lakers NBA2K24 MyEra

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Lakers refuse to go down, defeat Thunder in double overtime to tie series

Supporting role comes up huge in biggest win of the season

Recap of Thunder/Lakers game played on April 28, 2024

With their season on the line the Los Angeles Lakers entered game four of their first round series against the Thunder with one thing in mind ... Get a win to bring the series back to LA for a potential game six and that's exactly what the Lakers did. In perhaps their best played game of the season other than against the Celtics on Christmas Day, the Lakers fought and clawed their way to a double overtime victory over the Thunder, 129-122 to tie the series up 2-2 as the teams head back to Oklahoma City for game five. LeBron James played 52 minutes tonight and scored a game-high 38 points (16-of-26 FGs) and pulled down nine rebounds, dished out 16 assists (tied playoff career-high) and also had four blocks. Anthony Davis tallied 49 minutes tonight and put up 26 points (10-of-24 FGs) along with 19 rebounds, six assists, two steals and eight blocks (playoff career-high). D'Angelo Russell added 19 points (5-of-5 FGs, 2-of-2 3Ps, 7-of-8 FTs) with seven rebounds, six assists and one steal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, three rebounds, eight assists and one steal. Jalen Williams again had a great game for the Thunder finishing with 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals and Chet Holmgren added 15 points and 12 rebounds. The Lakers with the win guaranteed themselves at least one more home game where if they can take game five would set up potential series close out game.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	OT	2OT	Final
	24	21	17	30	13	17	122
	24	26	26	16	13	24	129

Player Stats
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 35 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal
Jaylin Williams - 16 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
Chet Holmgren - 15 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block
Josh Giddey - 14 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Lugentz Dort - 14 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals
Isaiah Joe - 12 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal

Player Stats
LeBron James - 38 points, 9 rebounds, 16 assists, 4 blocks
Anthony Davis - 26 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, 8 blocks
D'Angelo Russell - 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
Austin Reaves - 11 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Rui Hachimura - 11 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocks
Taurean Prince - 10 points, 4 rebounds

Team Stats

Thunder	Stats	Lakers
44-of-113 (39%)	FGM-A	47-of-90 (52%)
14-of-38 (37%)	3PM-A	11-of-30 (37%)
20-of-24 (83%)	FTM-A	24-of-29 (83%)
16	FAST BREAK POINTS	14
46	POINTS IN THE PAINT	62
2	2ND CHANCE POINTS	5
28	BENCH POINTS	24
4	OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS	2
43	DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS	62
31	ASSISTS	32
15	STEALS	4
2	BLOCKS	14
6 (13)	TURNOVERS (PTS OFF)	19 (4)

James all the way to the rack with authority


James throwing it down despite the defense


Rui buries the long distance three-pointer


Reaves knocking down the open three


LeBron with the block

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First Round Results - Game 5's

Eastern Conference

(8) Miami Heat @ (1) Boston Celtics
Game 1 - Celtics 139, Heat 107
Game 2 - Heat 125, Celtics 120
Game 3 - Celtics 115, Heat 111
Game 4 - Heat 128, Celtics 112
Game 5 - Celtics 135, Heat 83
BOS: Brown 35 points (13-of-21 FGs, 4-of-9 3Ps), 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, Tatum 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block
MIA: Herro 32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, Adebayo 13 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks
Celtics lead series 3-2

(7) Orlando Magic @ (2) Milwaukee Bucks
Game 1 - Bucks 109, Magic 91
Game 2 - Magic 102, Bucks 92
Game 3 - Magic 130, Bucks 114
Game 4 - Bucks 134, Magic 114
Game 5 - Magic 127, Bucks 118
MIL: Middleton 22 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, Lillard 21 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists
ORL: Banchero 24 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, Carter Jr. 19 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal
Magic lead series 3-2

(6) Philadelphia 76ers @ (3) New York Knicks
Game 1 - Knicks 113, 76ers 111
Game 2 - Knicks 133, 76ers 116
Game 3 - Knicks 129, 76ers 116
Game 4 - 76ers 124, Knicks 103
Game 5 - Knicks 133, 76ers 124
PHI: Embiid 35 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, Maxey 27 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 2 steals
NYK: Brunson 31 points, 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal, Bogdanovic 27 points (10-of-14 FGs, 4-of-8 3Ps, 3-of-4 FTs), 3 rebounds
Knicks win series 4-1

(5) Cleveland Cavaliers @ (4) Indiana Pacers
Game 1 - Cavaliers 115, Pacers 95
Game 2 - Cavaliers 123, Pacers 105
Game 3 - Pacers 149, Cavaliers 120
Game 4 - Cavaliers 112, Pacers 85
Game 5 - Cavaliers 110, Pacers 101
CLE: Garland 30 points, 7 assists, 2 steals, Mitchell 28 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists
IND: Haliburton 26 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks, Siakam 19 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks
Cavaliers won series 4-1

Western Conference

(7) New Orleans Pelicans @ (2) Denver Nuggets
Game 1 - Nuggets 119, Pelicans 72
Game 2 - Nuggets 111, Pelicans 110
Game 3 - Pelicans 114, Nuggets 111
Game 4 - Nuggets 121, Pelicans 103
Game 5 - Nuggets 106, Pelicans 105 (OT)
NO: Ingram 36 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, Valanciunas 20 points, 15 rebounds, 1 assist
DEN: Porter Jr. 30 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block, Gordon 27 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Nuggets won series 4-1

(6) Phoenix Suns @ (3) Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 1 - Timberwolves 117, Suns 106
Game 2 - Suns 134, Timberwolves 125
Game 3 - Suns 118, Timberwolves 104
Game 4 - Suns 138, Timberwolves 97
Game 5 - Timberwolves 120, Suns 109
PHX: Durant 33 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, Booker 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 block
MIN: Edwards 32 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, Conley 18 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
Suns lead series 3-2

(5) Dallas Mavericks @ (4) LA Clippers
Game 1 - Clippers 117, Mavericks 111
Game 2 - Clippers 128, Mavericks 109
Game 3 - Mavericks 110, Clippers 101
Game 4 - Mavericks 128, Clippers 119
Game 5 - Mavericks 125, Clippers 119
DAL: Doncic 32 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals, Irving 30 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
LAC: Powell 22 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, Harden 18 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists
Mavericks lead series 3-2

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Matchup Preview - May 1, 2024

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STARTING LINEUPS

D'Angelo Russell	Point Guard	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Austin Reaves	Shooting Guard	Josh Giddey
LeBron James	Small Forward Guard	Lugentz Dort
Rui Hachimura	Power Forward	Jalen Williams
Anthony Davis	Center	Chet Holmgren

GAME NOTES
The two teams have met 15 times in the post season with the Lakers holding a 7-8 record ... In 2012, the Thunder defeated the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals in five games (4-1) ... The two teams also met in the First Round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, with the Lakers advancing past the Thunder in six games (4-2).



Western Conference First Round Series
Game 1 - 4/21/24 @ Paycom Center - OKC 109, LAL 103
Game 2 - 4/23/24 @ Paycom Center - LAL 112, OKC 104
Game 3 - 4/26/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - OKC 121, LAL 106
Game 4 - 4/28/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 129, OKC 122 (2OT)
Game 5 - 5/1/24 @ Paycom Center
Game 6 - 5/3/24 @ Crypto.com Arena
Game 7 - 5/5/24 @ Paycom Center*
*if necessary

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Lakers one win away from advancing to next round

Anthony Davis shows up and shows out in pivotal game five

Recap of Lakers/Thunder game played on May 1, 2024

Anthony Davis played in 76 games during the regular season. That is the most games he's played in a season in his entire career (previously it was 75 games back in the 16-17 & 17-18 seasons) and even though his scoring average this season was the lowest of his Laker career he was a beast on the defensive end of the floor. He recorded 72 double-doubles this season, led the league in rebounding, was third in blocks, but the Lakers have been able to count on him to come through when they needed him to and tonight in game five he did just that. Davis led the Lakers with 27 points, hitting 11-of-18 shots from the field and grabbing 14 rebounds while still being the defensive anchor and recording six blocks (he has 28 blocks in the series) and LeBron James hammered home the game winning dunk finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, 10 assists, four steals and two blocks as the Lakers defeated the Thunder 101-99 and now have 3-2 series lead. Austin Reaves added 14 points and was lights out in the fourth quarter, hitting 4-of-7 three-pointers in the game. Christian Wood, Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura and Taurean Prince all knocked down crucial three-point shots in the final quarter. The Thunder had a chance to win it, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders shot fells short. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, five rebounds, five assists while Chet Holmgren continued to look impressive finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals. The series now goes back to Los Angeles where the Lakers look to close out the series and advance to the semi-finals.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	26	19	25	31	101
	19	23	30	27	99

Player Stats
Anthony Davis - 27 points (11-of-18 FGs), 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 6 blocks
LeBron James - 23 points, 7 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals, 2 blocks
Austin Reaves - 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists

Player Stats
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 30 point, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
Chet Holmgren - 17 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block
Jalen Williams - 12 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
Gordan Hayward - 11 points, 4 rebounds

Team Stats

Lakers	Stats	Thunder
39-of-81 (48%)	FGM-A	37-of-87 (43%)
13-of-34 (38%)	3PM-A	10-of-29 (34%)
10-of-12 (83%)	FTM-A	15-of-18 (83%)
15	FAST BREAK POINTS	11
46	POINTS IN THE PAINT	36
4	2ND CHANCE POINTS	5
21	BENCH POINTS	23
3	OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS	3
40	DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS	44
32	ASSISTS	27
5	STEALS	8
9	BLOCKS	4
12 (6)	TURNOVERS (PTS OFF)	5 (13)

Davis hammers it home during the 1st half


Davis begins the game with a dunk


James throws down the ally-oop from Russell


James attacking and putting down the game winner with authority

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First Round Results - Game 6's

Eastern Conference

(8) Miami Heat @ (1) Boston Celtics
Game 1 - Celtics 139, Heat 107
Game 2 - Heat 125, Celtics 120
Game 3 - Celtics 115, Heat 111
Game 4 - Heat 128, Celtics 112
Game 5 - Celtics 135, Heat 83
Game 6 - Celtics 131, Heat 104
BOS: Tatum 42 points (15-of-22 FGs, 5-of-10 3Ps, 7-of-8 FTs), 13 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, Holiday 25 points (11-of-15 FGs), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals
MIA: Adebayo 26 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, D Robinson 25 points (9-of-12 FGs, 7-of-9 3Ps), 1 rebound, 1 assist
Celtics win series 4-2

(7) Orlando Magic @ (2) Milwaukee Bucks
Game 1 - Bucks 109, Magic 91
Game 2 - Magic 102, Bucks 92
Game 3 - Magic 130, Bucks 114
Game 4 - Bucks 134, Magic 114
Game 5 - Magic 127, Bucks 118
Game 6 - Bucks 101, Magic 95
MIL: Lillard 40 points (15-of-26 FGs, 7-of-13 3Ps), 4 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, G Antetkounmpo 14 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
ORL: Banchero 19 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, F Wagner 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
Series tied 3-3

Western Conference

(6) Phoenix Suns @ (3) Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 1 - Timberwolves 117, Suns 106
Game 2 - Suns 134, Timberwolves 125
Game 3 - Suns 118, Timberwolves 104
Game 4 - Suns 138, Timberwolves 97
Game 5 - Timberwolves 120, Suns 109
Game 6 - Suns 121, Timberwolves 106
PHX: Booker 33 points, 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, Durant 29 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 blocks, Beal 22 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
MIN: Edwards 37 points (12-of-23 FGs, 5-of-11 3Ps), 7 rebounds, 1 block, Towns 27 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal
Suns win series 4-2

(5) Dallas Mavericks @ (4) LA Clippers
Game 1 - Clippers 117, Mavericks 111
Game 2 - Clippers 128, Mavericks 109
Game 3 - Mavericks 110, Clippers 101
Game 4 - Mavericks 128, Clippers 119
Game 5 - Mavericks 125, Clippers 119
Game 6 - Mavericks 121, Clippers 94
DAL: Doncic 35 points (11-of-20 FGs, 10-of-15 FTs), 15 rebounds, 13 assists, 4 steals, Irving 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
LAC: Harden 21 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, Leonard 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Mavericks win series 4-2

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Matchup Preview - May 3, 2024

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STARTING LINEUPS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	Point Guard	D'Angelo Russell
Josh Giddey	Shooting Guard	Austin Reaves
Lugentz Dort	Small Forward Guard	LeBron James
Jalen Williams	Power Forward	Rui Hachimura
Chet Holmgren	Center	Anthony Davis

GAME NOTES
The two teams have met 16 times in the post season with the Lakers having an 8-8 record ... In 2012, the Thunder defeated the Lakers in the Western Conference Semifinals in five games (4-1) ... The two teams also met in the First Round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs, with the Lakers advancing past the Thunder in six games (4-2).



Western Conference First Round Series
Game 1 - 4/21/24 @ Paycom Center - OKC 109, LAL 103
Game 2 - 4/23/24 @ Paycom Center - LAL 112, OKC 104
Game 3 - 4/26/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - OKC 121, LAL 106
Game 4 - 4/28/24 @ Crypto.com Arena - LAL 129, OKC 122 (2OT)
Game 5 - 5/1/24 @ Paycom Center - LAL 101, OKC 99
Game 6 - 5/3/24 @ Crypto.com Arena
Game 7 - 5/5/24 @ Paycom Center*
*if necessary

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Lakers rally in second half, eliminate Thunder, advance to second round

Lakers become seventh 8th seed to defeat 1st seed

Recap of Thunder/Lakers game played on May 3, 2024

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have punched their way into the Western Conference Semifinals after they defeated the top seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 102-94 infront of a sold-out crowd at Crypto.com Arena. The Thunder led for most of the game including being up by as many as twelve points. Jalen Williams hit a three-pointer, giving the Thunder a 68-56 lead when the Lakers went on a 14-0 run to take the lead 70-68. Anthony Davis layup at the end of the third quarter gave the Lakers a two-point lead, 77-75 heading into the fourth. The Lakers did not trail the remainder of the game. Up 94-92, Gabe Vincent was fouled as he attacked the basket and knocked down both free throws putting the Lakers up by four, 96-92. LeBron James then attacked the basket on the next possession soared to the hoop for a thunderous slam dunk that rocked the entire arena. Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura both knocked down consecutive free throws in the final seconds to clinch the game for the Lakers. The Lakers will now take on the fifth seeded Dallas Mavericks who eliminated the LA Clippers in six games in the first round. This will be the first time LeBron James and Kyrie Irving will meet head to head in the postseason.

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	Final
	28	26	21	19	94
	22	20	35	25	102

Player Stats
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 31 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Josh Giddey - 20 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal
Jaylin Williams - 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Player Stats
LeBron James - 24 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks
Anthony Davis - 21 points, 18 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 6 blocks
Austin Reaves - 13 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal

Team Stats

Thunder	Stats	Lakers
38-of-93 (41%)	FGM-A	38-of-82 (46%)
11-of-35 (31%)	3PM-A	7-of-19 (37%)
7-of-10 (70%)	FTM-A	19-of-24 (79%)
0	FAST BREAK POINTS	13
40	POINTS IN THE PAINT	54
3	2ND CHANCE POINTS	2
20	BENCH POINTS	27
2	OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS	3
41	DEFENSIVE REBOUNDS	52
28	ASSISTS	23
7	STEALS	3
6	BLOCKS	8
5 (2)	TURNOVERS (PTS OFF)	9 (9)

Reaves drives to the hoop for two


Davis throws it down to begin the game


Vincent buries the three-pointer late in the third


Davis with the strong finish


James puts the final nail in the coffin on the Thunders season

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First Round Results - Game 7's

Eastern Conference

(7) Orlando Magic @ (2) Milwaukee Bucks
Game 1 - Bucks 109, Magic 91
Game 2 - Magic 102, Bucks 92
Game 3 - Magic 130, Bucks 114
Game 4 - Bucks 134, Magic 114
Game 5 - Magic 127, Bucks 118
Game 6 - Bucks 101, Magic 95
Game 7 - Bucks 108, Magic 97
MIL: Lillard 33 points (11-of-18 FGs, 5-of-12 3Ps, 6-of-6 FTs), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, Antetokounmpo 21 points, 19 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals, 1 block
ORL: Harris 19 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, Isaac 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
Bucks win series 4-3

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2023-24 ALL-NBA TEAMS

The 2023-24 All NBA Teams have been announced and below are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams.

ALL-NBA 1ST TEAM
C - Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
G - Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
F - LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
C - Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers)
F - Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)

ALL-NBA 2ND TEAM
F - Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
C - Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)
G - De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings)
F - Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns)
G - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)

ALL-NBA 3RD TEAM
G - James Harden (LA Clippers)
G - Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns)
F - DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls)
G - Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
F - Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers)

2023-24 NBA ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM

The 2023-24 All-Defensive Teams have been announced and below are the 1st and 2nd teams.

ALL-DEFENSIVE 1ST TEAM
G - Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
G - Alex Caruso (Chicago Bulls)
F- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
F - Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
C - Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers

ALL-DEFENSIVE 2ND TEAM
G - Herbert Jones (New Orleans Pelicans)
G - Derrick White (Boston Celtics)
F - Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers)
F - Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
C - Nicolas Claxton (Brooklyn Nets)

2023-24 NBA ALL-ROOKIE TEAM

The 2023-24 All-Rookie Teams have been announced and below are the 1st and 2nd teams.

ALL-ROOKIE 1ST TEAM
F - Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs)
F - Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets)
C - Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City Thunder)
G - Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers)
G - Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets)

ALL-ROOKIE 2ND TEAM
F - Ausar Thompson (Detroit Pistons)
F - G.G. Jackson II (Memphis Grizzlies)
F - Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIami Heat)
G - Keyonte George (Utah Jazz)
F - Bilel Coulibaly (Washington Wizards)

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2024 Los Angeles Lakers Playoff Statistics (Through Round One)

PLAYER	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG	PPG
LeBron James	6	6	43.8	.559	.217	.850	7.5	10.2	0.8	2.7	4.3	30.7
Anthony Davis	6	6	41.8	.470	.200	.812	16.8	4.2	0.8	5.7	2.2	22.5
D'Angelo Russell	6	6	34.8	.510	.542	.682	5.3	4.8	0.8	0.2	2.0	13.3
Austin Reaves	6	6	37.3	.462	.433	.923	5.2	4.0	0.3	0.0	1.0	12.2
Rui Hachimura	6	6	33.8	.408	.310	.667	6.8	1.2	0.0	0.5	0.7	8.8
Taurean Prince	6	0	19.7	.467	.458	.812	3.5	1.2	0.2	0.0	0.8	8.7
Spencer Dinwiddie	6	0	14.8	.394	.455	.778	1.0	1.3	0.2	0.0	0.2	6.3
Gabe Vincent	6	0	12.8	.350	.400	1.000	2.0	1.0	0.3	0.0	0.8	4.0
Christian Wood	2	0	13.5	.429	.500	.000	3.0	0.5	0.0	0.5	0.5	4.0
Jarred Vanderbilt	3	0	9.3	.750	.000	.000	3.3	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.3	2.0
Jaxson Hayes	1	0	1.0	,000	.000	.000	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0