5 most impactful players off the bench so far

#3 Bryn Forbes (Milwaukee Bucks)

Milwaukee Bucks' Bryn Forbes has been in form.

Bryn Forbes' performance in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs was one of the key reasons leading to the Milwaukee Bucks' sweep over the Miami Heat. The former San Antonio Spurs man has thrived in a bench role under head coach Mike Budenholzer, averaging 12.5 points on 50% shooting from the field and a brilliant 45% shooting from deep in the postseason.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been heavily reliant on their bench unit in the 2021 NBA playoffs. So Forbes and co. will have to step up their games in the third match of their team's second-round series against the Brooklyn Nets to stand a chance at progressing to the Conference Finals.

#2 Monte Morris (Denver Nuggets)

In Jamal Murray's absence, Denver Nuggets head coach Mike Malone has opted for a Monte Morris-Nikola Jokic pick-and-roll in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Morris' penchant for scoring and finding teammates for open shots has been extremely valuable for the Nuggets. That was evident in their first-round matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Monte Morris has added 12 points and 5.5 assists from the bench in the 2021 NBA playoffs. He will look to continue his good form when the Nuggets host the Phoenix Suns at the Ball Arena for Game 3 on Friday.

#1 Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz)

NBA Sixth Man of the Year award winner Jordan Clarkson has proved why he is deserving of the accolade. The former Lakers star has averaged 18.5 points in 25.8 minutes off the bench in the 2021 NBA playoffs.

Clarkson has a score-first mentality, which has helped the Utah Jazz in balancing out their scoring in minutes when Donovan Mitchell rests. Clarkson scored 18 points for the Jazz in their ongoing Western Conference semi-finals over the LA Clippers and is set to play a crucial role as the series progresses.