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Sam Merrill
HOT — RealBIS51
Pctl57th
Conf90%
LFI100+26.3
CourtVision Profile
51
BIS
51Good
Overall per-game value blending offense, defense, and efficiency
LFI
100Elite
Recent form vs season baseline — momentum and trajectory
DRS
45Average
Defensive impact: contests, steals, rim protection, versatility
RDA
54Good
How well the player executes within their assigned team role
SPS
50Average
Shot selection efficiency, range, and difficulty adjustment
GOI
55Good
Clutch impact on team wins — close games and high-leverage moments
Season Averages
GP
45
GS
0
MPG
26.2
PPG
12.8
RPG
2.6
APG
2.3
SPG
0.6
BPG
0.2
TOV
0.8
FG%
47.1
3P%
44.1
FT%
85.2
CourtVision Scouting Report
Sam Merrill is surging — BIS 51 with elite recent form
—CLESurging
Executive Summary
Sam Merrill is a player for the Cavaliers, ranking in the 57th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (51). In 26 minutes per game across 45 starts, Sam produces 12.8/2.6/2.3 (pts/reb/ast).
Current Form & Trajectory
Live Form Index: 100/100. Sam is on a verified hot streak — LFI has surged +26.3 points, backed by genuine efficiency gains rather than inflated volume or soft matchups. The production increase is sustainable and reflects real development or peak performance. If this form sustains for another 10+ games, his BIS projects to rise from 51 into the 63-69 range.
Scoring & Shot Profile
Provides 12.8 PPG as a secondary scoring option. Sam is a lethal perimeter shooter at 44.1% from three — defenses can't leave him open. This gravity opens driving lanes for teammates and forces closeouts that create advantage.
Off-Ball Value
Off-Ball Impact Score: 55/100.
The Verdict
Sam is playing above his season baseline and looks like a player on the rise. If the recent form proves sustainable, he's on trajectory to be a notable contributor for the Cavaliers.
Opponent Splits
vs season avg| Opponent | GP | PTS | +/- | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | MIN | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 2 | -10.8 | 1 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24 | Struggles |
 | 2 |
Recent Game Log
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-21 |  | 32 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-9 | 3-7 | +5 |
| 2026-03-19 |  | 31 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5-12 | 3-8 |
