NBA Audit — Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 · published 2026-10-28
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 snapshot
Atlanta Hawks lead the featured NBA set at 121.9 PPG.
Charlotte Hornets sit at the soft end of this board (100.3 PPG, 111 PPG).
Widest scoring gap on the slate: Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons (Detroit Pistons by 15.5 PPG).
Featured matchups
Charlotte Hornets at Detroit Pistons. Detroit Pistons check in at 115.8 PPG and 110 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Charlotte Hornets check in at 100.3 PPG and 111 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Cross-matched: Detroit Pistons' 115.8 PPG offense draws a Charlotte Hornets defense at 111 allowed (+4.8), and Charlotte Hornets' 100.3 PPG group meets a tighter Detroit Pistons defense (110 allowed, -9.7).
Who's producing: Cade Cunningham is averaging 17.9 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 111 PPG (+4.8 PPG matchup mark). Paul Reed is averaging 6.9 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 111 PPG (+4.8 PPG matchup mark). Brandon Miller is averaging 20.9 points per game (current season), though the matchup tightens vs a unit allowing 110 (-9.7 PPG). Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.3 rebounds per game (current season), though the matchup tightens vs a unit allowing 110 (-9.7 PPG).
Detroit Pistons hold the hotter scoring rate on this card (115.8 vs 100.3).
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers. Indiana Pacers check in at 118.1 PPG and 116.6 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Philadelphia 76ers check in at 111.8 PPG and 113.5 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Cross-matched: Indiana Pacers' 118.1 PPG offense draws a Philadelphia 76ers defense at 113.5 allowed (+4.6), and Philadelphia 76ers' 111.8 PPG group meets a tighter Indiana Pacers defense (116.6 allowed, -4.9).
Who's producing: Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 19.3 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 113.5 PPG (+4.6 PPG matchup mark). Ivica Zubac is averaging 8.4 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 113.5 PPG (+4.6 PPG matchup mark). Tyrese Maxey is averaging 22.7 points per game (current season), though the matchup tightens vs a unit allowing 116.6 (-4.9 PPG). Joel Embiid is averaging 8 rebounds per game (current season), though the matchup tightens vs a unit allowing 116.6 (-4.9 PPG).
Indiana Pacers hold the hotter scoring rate on this card (118.1 vs 111.8).
Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors. Orlando Magic check in at 117.7 PPG and 116.7 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Toronto Raptors check in at 121.1 PPG and 109.4 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Nightly matchup sheet: Toronto Raptors' 121.1 PPG offense draws a Orlando Magic defense at 116.7 allowed (+4.4). The other way, Orlando Magic's 117.7 PPG offense draws a Toronto Raptors defense at 109.4 allowed (+8.3).
Who's producing: RJ Barrett is averaging 20.2 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 116.7 PPG (+4.4 PPG matchup mark). Scottie Barnes is averaging 7 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 116.7 PPG (+4.4 PPG matchup mark). Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.7 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 109.4 PPG (+8.3 PPG matchup mark). Franz Wagner is averaging 6.1 assists per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 109.4 PPG (+8.3 PPG matchup mark).
Scoring lean sits with Toronto Raptors (121.1 vs 117.7 PPG).
New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls. Chicago Bulls check in at 117 PPG and 121.3 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. New York Knicks check in at 105.1 PPG and 115.8 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Offense-vs-defense for the night: Chicago Bulls' offense vs New York Knicks' defense is near even (+1.2 PPG); New York Knicks' 105.1 PPG group meets a tighter Chicago Bulls defense (121.3 allowed, -16.2).
Who's producing: C. Wilson is averaging 21 points per game (current season) heading into this spot. Josh Giddey is averaging 6.7 assists per game (current season) heading into this spot. Jalen Brunson is averaging 19.5 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 121.3 PPG. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 10.6 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 121.3 PPG.
Chicago Bulls hold the hotter scoring rate on this card (117 vs 105.1).
Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks. Houston Rockets check in at 121.3 PPG and 111.7 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Milwaukee Bucks check in at 112.7 PPG and 120.9 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Offense-vs-defense for the night: Milwaukee Bucks' offense vs Houston Rockets' defense is near even (+1 PPG); Houston Rockets' road offense vs Milwaukee Bucks' defense is similarly tight (+0.4).
Who's producing: Tyler Herro is averaging 20.1 points per game (current season) heading into this spot. Kel'el Ware is averaging 7.6 rebounds per game (current season) heading into this spot. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.3 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 120.9 PPG. Fred VanVleet is averaging 7.2 assists per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 120.9 PPG.
Scoring lean sits with Houston Rockets (121.3 vs 112.7 PPG).
Team form (week matchups)
Atlanta Hawks are at 121.9 PPG, 6.6 above the featured-set average, while allowing 114.8 PPG.
Houston Rockets are at 121.3 PPG, 6 above the featured-set average, while allowing 111.7 PPG.
Toronto Raptors are at 121.1 PPG, 5.9 above the featured-set average, while allowing 109.4 PPG.
Minnesota Timberwolves are at 118.5 PPG, 3.2 above the featured-set average, while allowing 112.9 PPG.
Player rates in this week's matchups
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) leads points per game at 25.3 (current season).
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) follows at points per game at 22.7 (current season).
Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets) checks in at points per game at 21.3 (current season).
Trae Young (Washington Wizards) leads assists per game at 9.3 (current season).
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers) follows at assists per game at 7.6 (current season).
Alperen Sengun (Houston Rockets) checks in at assists per game at 7.2 (current season).
Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks) leads rebounds per game at 10.6 (current season).
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) follows at rebounds per game at 9.5 (current season).
Anthony Davis (Washington Wizards) checks in at rebounds per game at 9.4 (current season).
Notes on the numbers
Each team is graded on points scored and allowed per game for this week's featured set. Every offense is then lined up against the defense it actually faces.
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 team scoring vs featured-set average
| Team | Form | PPG for | PPG against | For vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 2-2 | 121.9 | 114.8 | 6.6 |
| Houston Rockets | 4-0 | 121.3 | 111.7 | 6 |
| Toronto Raptors | 2-1 | 121.1 | 109.4 | 5.9 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 3-1 | 118.5 | 112.9 | 3.2 |
| Miami Heat | 0-4 | 118.4 | 124.3 | 3.1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 2-2 | 118.1 | 116.6 | 2.8 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 2-1 | 117.7 | 120.2 | 2.4 |
| Orlando Magic | 1-2 | 117.7 | 116.7 | 2.4 |
| Chicago Bulls | 1-3 | 117 | 121.3 | 1.7 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 0-3 | 116.6 | 117.9 | 1.3 |
| Detroit Pistons | 3-0 | 115.8 | 110 | 0.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 1-2 | 115.3 | 109.2 | 0 |
| Golden State Warriors | 1-3 | 115.2 | 112.1 | -0.1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 1-2 | 114.6 | 117 | -0.7 |
| Washington Wizards | 2-2 | 113.8 | 114.1 | -1.5 |
| Utah Jazz | 1-3 | 113 | 115.4 | -2.3 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 1-3 | 112.7 | 120.9 | -2.6 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 3-1 | 111.8 | 113.5 | -3.5 |
| New York Knicks | 0-3 | 105.1 | 115.8 | -10.2 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 3-1 | 100.3 | 111 | -15 |
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 matchup comps — offense vs the defense it faces
Home PPG is what the home offense usually scores; Away PPG allowed is what the visitor’s defense usually gives up — Home off vs away def is simply that offense minus that defense (positive means the home attack outpaces this opponent). The mirror columns do the same for the away offense against the home defense.
| Matchup | Home PPG | Away PPG allowed | Home off vs away def | Away PPG | Home PPG allowed | Away off vs home def |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat @ Atlanta Hawks | 121.9 | 124.3 | -2.4 | 118.4 | 114.8 | 3.6 |
| Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 117.7 | 114.1 | 3.5 | 113.8 | 120.2 | -6.4 |
| Charlotte Hornets @ Detroit Pistons | 115.8 | 111 | 4.8 | 100.3 | 110 | -9.7 |
| Philadelphia 76ers @ Indiana Pacers | 118.1 | 113.5 | 4.6 | 111.8 | 116.6 | -4.9 |
| Orlando Magic @ Toronto Raptors | 121.1 | 116.7 | 4.4 | 117.7 | 109.4 | 8.3 |
| New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls | 117 | 115.8 | 1.2 | 105.1 | 121.3 | -16.2 |
| Houston Rockets @ Milwaukee Bucks | 112.7 | 111.7 | 1 | 121.3 | 120.9 | 0.4 |
| Golden State Warriors @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 118.5 | 112.1 | 6.4 | 115.2 | 112.9 | 2.3 |
| Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Pelicans | 116.6 | 117 | -0.4 | 114.6 | 117.9 | -3.2 |
| San Antonio Spurs @ Utah Jazz | 113 | 109.2 | 3.8 | 115.3 | 115.4 | 0 |
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 points per game leaders (current season)
| Player | Team | Value | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami Heat | 25.3 | — |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 22.7 | — |
| Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets | 21.3 | — |
| C. Wilson | Chicago Bulls | 21 | — |
| Brandon Miller | Charlotte Hornets | 20.9 | — |
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 assists per game leaders (current season)
| Player | Team | Value | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trae Young | Washington Wizards | 9.3 | — |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | 7.6 | — |
| Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets | 7.2 | — |
| Fred VanVleet | Houston Rockets | 7.2 | — |
| Cade Cunningham | Detroit Pistons | 7 | — |
Week of Oct 28–Nov 3, 2026 rebounds per game leaders (current season)
| Player | Team | Value | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks | 10.6 | — |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami Heat | 9.5 | — |
| Anthony Davis | Washington Wizards | 9.4 | — |
| Jalen Johnson | Atlanta Hawks | 9.3 | — |
| Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets | 8.8 | — |
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