Gui Santos leads NBA in fourth-quarter field-goal percentage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Gui Santos of the Golden State Warriors emerged as the most efficient finisher near the rim during fourth quarters last season. He registered an impressive field-goal percentage of 81.8% on attempts within the restricted area, surpassing notable players like Rudy Gobert and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Santos significantly increased his scoring, averaging 9.2 points per game in the 2025-26 season while playing 20.5 minutes per contest. His strong performance has bolstered the case for more playing time heading into his fourth NBA season.
- •Santos averaged 9.2 points and 3.9 rebounds last season.
- •He ranked first in fourth-quarter field-goal percentage in the NBA.
- •Santos had an efficiency rate of 81.8% within the restricted area.
- •He played an average of 20.5 minutes per game last season.
- •Call for increased playing time heading into the 2026-27 season.
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors forward Gui Santos led the NBA in this shocking stat
"Golden State Warriors forward Gui Santos was the most efficient finisher near the rim during the fourth quarter last season.
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