Apr 27, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) in game five of the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Left for dead after falling behind 3-0 in their first round playoff series, the Milwaukee Bucks now trail the Chicago Bulls 3-2, with Game 6 back home in the BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday. The Bucks won Game 4 on their own court 92-90, then pulled off a stunning 94-88 Game 5 victory in Chicago.

Milwaukee’s win on Monday was in large part due to the inspired play of second-year point guard Michael Carter-Williams. In 38 minutes of action, Carter-Williams scored 22 points on 10-for-15 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 at the free throw line. He also chipped in eight rebounds, nine assists, a steal and three blocks.

MCW notched playoff career-highs in points (22), boards (8) & blocks (3), as @Bucks staved off elimination in Game 5. pic.twitter.com/WNWCwcJPJJ — NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) April 28, 2015

It’s no surprise that Carter-Williams’ points, rebounds and blocks were playoff personal bests (the nine assists tied one as well); his postseason career consists of a grand total of five games. However, the combination of at least 22 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and three blocks was a stat line he’d never achieved before, either in the playoffs or the regular season.

The 23-year-old’s performance was all the more impressive considering he left the game in the third quarter with a sprained ankle. He departed after landing awkwardly when his shot was blocked by Pau Gasol with 8:18 remaining in the period, but he was able to return at the 2:54 mark. Via the Associated Press:

Carter-Williams said he was in “instant pain” when he rolled his ankle. “I was able to get up, walk it off, get re-taped, do some exercises in the back,” he said. “I was just going to try to come out and play to the best of my ability and help my teammates win.”

Seemingly unfazed by the injury, Carter-Williams connected on four of his first five field goal attempts after checking back into the game, while also driving to the basket on multiple occasions.

The Bucks have made 11 of 16 FG on drives tonight, including 9 of 10 by MCW #NBAPlayoffs — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 28, 2015

Also noteworthy is that fact that Carter-Williams outplayed Bulls’ point guard Derrick Rose, a former NBA MVP. In 42 minutes, Rose posted 13 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The biggest contrast between the two players was the difference in their shooting percentages. Rose made just five of 20 field goal attempts, 25 percent, compared to Carter-Williams’ 67 percent.

Michael Carter-Williams 10-15 (67%) from field tonight. He shot 39% in 1st 4 games of series — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 28, 2015

Carter-Williams’ accuracy from the floor on Monday was much more than just a significant improvement over his prior showings in the series–for his career, he’s a .401 shooter. This year he shot 38 percent in 41 games with the Philadelphia 76ers, followed by 42.9 percent in 25 regular season contests with the Bucks. His combined total was only .396.

Over the course of his career, Carter-Williams has just four previous games in which he’s put up a shooting percentage of .667 or better. His best field goal percentage ever came in a 9-for-13 (.692) showing against the Boston Celtics on April 14, 2014. It’s the only game in his two seasons in the league that Carter-Williams made more than 67 percent of his attempts.

Monday’s outing marked the 59th time in his career that he’s taken at least 15 shots from the floor. Among those contests, his 10-for-15 (.667) display in the Game 5 win in Chicago is the No. 1 field goal percentage on the list.