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Aaron Nesmith had a standout game, scoring 30 points in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks. He played 38 minutes, hitting eight out of nine three-pointers, and led the team in blocks.

In the postseason, Nesmith has been averaging 16.0 points per game, showing his increased impact during these games.

Tyrese Haliburton had an outstanding game against the New York Knicks, recording 31 points and 11 assists. He played 42 minutes and achieved a double-double, leading his team in both scoring and assists.

In this game, Haliburton exceeded his usual projections in points, assists, and minutes played. This performance was consistent with his postseason averages, where he has maintained 18.7 points and 9.5 assists per game. He also continued his streak of dishing out 4+ assists in 11 straight postseason games.

Jalen Brunson delivered an impressive performance with 43 points and 5 assists in 37 minutes against the Indiana Pacers. He scored 15 out of 25 field goals, making 1 out of 6 three-pointers, and maintained a 60% shooting percentage.

Brunson has been consistent, dishing out 5 or more assists in 13 consecutive postseason games. This performance aligns with his postseason average of 29.9 points and 7.5 assists per game.

Josh Hart had a strong performance against the Indiana Pacers with 13 rebounds and 7 assists. He played 44 minutes, which was 8 minutes more than his usual playing time.

This game marked the 13th straight time Hart grabbed 6 or more rebounds. In the postseason, Hart averaged 8.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game.

OG Anunoby showed strong defensive skills against the Indiana Pacers. He led the game with 3 blocks and 3 steals, both surpassing his projected numbers.

In this game, Anunoby played 41 minutes and scored 16 points.

Pascal Siakam played 42 minutes, scoring 17 points with 6 assists in the game against the New York Knicks. He also led the team in steals and exceeded his projected minutes by 8.

This performance is part of his streak of scoring 10 or more points in 11 consecutive postseason games.

Karl-Anthony Towns had a strong game against the Indiana Pacers with 35 points and 12 rebounds in 39 minutes. His shooting was efficient, hitting 11 of 17 field goals and 4 of 8 from beyond the arc, achieving a field goal percentage of 64.7%.

This performance was above his postseason average of 20.9 points per game. Towns also maintained his streak of grabbing 8 or more rebounds in 11 straight games, highlighting his consistency on the boards.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and handed out 9 assists in the win against the Timberwolves. He also added 3 steals and played 37 minutes, which exceeded his projections.

In the postseason, Shai has scored 18 or more points in 11 straight games. His performance in the Western Conference Finals aligns with his season average of 32.8 points per game during the regular season.

Jalen Williams played well for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 19 points in 33 minutes. He also had 8 rebounds and 5 steals, leading his team in both categories.

Williams has been consistent in the postseason, with 12 straight games of 4 or more assists. This performance aligns with his postseason averages of 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.

Jalen Williams had a strong performance in the Thunder's win over the Nuggets, scoring 24 points and leading the game with 7 assists. He shot 58.8% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, in 32 minutes on the court.

This game added to his postseason streak of 11 straight games with at least 4 assists. Williams has averaged 19.6 points and 5.7 assists per game in the postseason.