Today's NBA playoffs Western Conference first round G2 continues, with the Thunder hosting the Pelicans. In the end, with all five starters scoring double-doubles, the Thunder defeated the Pelicans 124-92 and led 2-0. Looking at the data, who is the biggest contributor to the team's victory?
Alexander: Pelicans: Who said SGA doesn't have three-pointers? He finished with 33 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists on 13-of-19 shooting, with a plus/minus of +24
WILLIAMS: Jalen's in the fourth quarter rang in my ears: You said you're a little hard to chase. 10-of-17 shooting, 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, plus/minus +32
Holmgren: I heard that the opponent was a heavy center, so it wasn't my performance that was coming again. 9-of-13 shooting, 26 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist, plus/minus +30
Giddey: You're catching CJ! 4-of-9 shooting, 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, plus/minus +28
Dort: Not only is the defense still on the line today, but the three-pointers are also coming. 4-of-8 shooting, 15 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, plus/minus +24
Summary: The biggest contributor to the Thunder's victory today - Chet, a rookie who played in the playoffs in his first year, but completely exploded the opponent's interior, and his three-point shot was 3 of 6.