Here are the four players with game ratings of at least 98.
| Player | Opponent | Outcome | Rating | nERD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | TOR | W 112-109 | 98 | 48.35 |
| Gordon Hayward | ATL | W 120-95 | 98 | 48.40 |
| Nick Young | MIL | W 122-114 | 98 | 48.53 |
| Kevin Love | WAS | W 140-135 (OT) | 99 | 49.55 |
Kevin Love was the only player to miss out on the perfect rating, yet earn a 99. On the other hand, all four players had nERD scores of at least 48.35 and one other thing in common: they all helped lead their respective teams to wins.