Daniel Gafford has quietly been the best shot blocker amp 2nd best rim protector in the league over the last 5 games He had 18 blocks over this span amp per NBA tracking data opponents averaged a 442 FG on shots win 6ft of the rim when defended by Gafford 181 below their 623 season avg FGs

What yet to fully blossom players should I keep my eye on this season

Tyrese Haliburton s Vs Knicks 16 pts, career high 4 blocks, 2 assists, 2 steals, 5 rebounds

Stat Muse The Lakers have a 971 offensive rating this season Every other team in the NBA has an ORTG of 100 They are on pace to have the 3rd worst offensive rating in the last 20 seasons Only the 2012 Bobcats and 2015 Sixers are worse

Booker and Paul knock down back-to-back clutch midrange jumpers to put the Suns up 3 with 31.1 left