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Aaron Nesmith had a solid performance against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 18 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. He shot 53.8% from the field, including 50.0% from beyond the arc in 26 minutes of play.

This performance aligns with his postseason averages, where he has been scoring 13.7 points and collecting 5.0 rebounds per game. Nesmith has no noteworthy streaks this season, but his contribution on the road is notable, averaging 18.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in postseason away games.

Tyrese Haliburton had a solid performance against the Milwaukee Bucks with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists. His shooting was efficient, hitting 45.5% from the field and 44.4% from beyond the arc.

This game continued Haliburton's streak of dishing out 3 or more assists in 69 straight games. On the season, he averages 18.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game, showing consistency in his role as a playmaker.

Gary Trent Jr. had a standout game, scoring 37 points with 9 three-pointers in the Bucks' win over the Pacers. He shot 11 of 16 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 68.8%.

Trent's performance is notable as he led the game in both points and steals. His season averages are 11.2 points per game and 2.5 three-point makes, which he surpassed significantly in this game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a strong performance in the Bucks' win over the Pacers, scoring 37 points with 12 rebounds and 6 assists. He shot an impressive 73.7% from the field, helping him lead both the game and his team in scoring and rebounding.

In the postseason, Antetokounmpo averages 35.7 points and 14 rebounds per game, highlighting his consistency. During the regular season, he maintained a streak of scoring 18 or more points in 39 straight games, underlining his scoring ability.

Paolo Banchero scored 29 points in the Orlando Magic's 95-93 win against the Boston Celtics. He played 41 minutes, shooting 40% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.

This game marked his 29th straight with 15 or more points. For the postseason, Banchero has averaged 28.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game, maintaining his strong performance from the regular season.

Franz Wagner had an impressive game against the Boston Celtics, scoring 32 points and providing 8 assists. He played 37 minutes and shot 11 of 27 from the field, with 3 of 13 from beyond the arc.

This performance aligns with his regular season average of 24.1 points and 4.7 assists per game. Wagner has scored at least 11 points in 54 straight games, maintaining a consistent scoring streak throughout the season.

Wendell Carter Jr. had a strong game against the Boston Celtics, securing a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. He played 30 minutes and shot 50% from the field, helping his team to a narrow win.

In the postseason, Carter Jr. is averaging 12.2 points and 10.0 rebounds per game, showing improvement from his regular season stats. He has grabbed 7 or more rebounds in 4 straight playoff games, highlighting his consistency on the boards.

Derrick White scored 16 points and made 5 assists in the Celtics' 93-95 loss to the Magic. He shot 50% from the field and played 39 minutes.

This performance aligns with his regular-season average of 16.5 points per game. He has scored 10 or more points in 32 straight games this season.

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points and had 9 rebounds in the Celtics' loss to the Magic. He played 39 minutes and made 4 out of 10 three-pointers, shooting 45.5% overall.

Tatum has scored 15 or more points in 71 straight games this season. His performance aligns with his season average of 26.9 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

Michael Porter Jr. is questionable for the Denver Nuggets' game against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 26, 2025, due to a left shoulder sprain. This injury comes after he played all three games in the first round, where he averaged 8.3 points and 8.3 rebounds.

Porter Jr. played 77 regular season games, contributing 18.2 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. If he misses the game, players like Aaron Gordon or Julian Strawther might see more minutes. The game will take place at Intuit Dome, where the Nuggets aim to improve their 1-2 postseason record with Porter Jr. in the lineup.