NBA Audit — Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 2026
Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 2026 · published 2026-10-30
Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 2026 snapshot
Boston Celtics lead the featured NBA set at 123.3 PPG.
Charlotte Hornets sit at the soft end of this board (99 PPG, 109.4 PPG).
Widest scoring gap on the slate: Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards (Washington Wizards by 14.4 PPG).
Featured matchups
Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards. Charlotte Hornets check in at 99 PPG and 109.4 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Washington Wizards check in at 113.4 PPG and 114.9 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Offense-vs-defense for the night: Washington Wizards' 113.4 PPG offense draws a Charlotte Hornets defense at 109.4 allowed (+4); Charlotte Hornets' 99 PPG group meets a tighter Washington Wizards defense (114.9 allowed, -15.9).
Who's producing: Anthony Davis is averaging 18.6 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 109.4 PPG (+4 PPG matchup mark). Trae Young is averaging 9.1 assists per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 109.4 PPG (+4 PPG matchup mark). Brandon Miller is averaging 22.1 points per game (current season), though the matchup tightens vs a unit allowing 114.9 (-15.9 PPG). Moussa Diabate is averaging 8.4 rebounds per game (current season), though the matchup tightens vs a unit allowing 114.9 (-15.9 PPG).
Washington Wizards hold the hotter scoring rate on this card (113.4 vs 99).
Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets. Detroit Pistons check in at 113.7 PPG and 107.7 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Brooklyn Nets check in at 119.3 PPG and 120 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Nightly matchup sheet: Brooklyn Nets' 119.3 PPG offense draws a Detroit Pistons defense at 107.7 allowed (+11.6). The other way, Detroit Pistons' 113.7 PPG group meets a tighter Brooklyn Nets defense (120 allowed, -6.3).
Who's producing: Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 22.3 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 107.7 PPG (+11.6 PPG matchup mark). Julius Randle is averaging 5.9 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 107.7 PPG (+11.6 PPG matchup mark). Cade Cunningham is averaging 19.4 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 120 PPG. Paul Reed is averaging 6.6 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 120 PPG.
Brooklyn Nets hold the hotter scoring rate on this card (119.3 vs 113.7).
Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors. Orlando Magic check in at 115.4 PPG and 118.3 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Toronto Raptors check in at 122.1 PPG and 108.1 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Offense-vs-defense for the night: Toronto Raptors' 122.1 PPG offense draws a Orlando Magic defense at 118.3 allowed (+3.9); Orlando Magic's 115.4 PPG offense draws a Toronto Raptors defense at 108.1 allowed (+7.3).
Who's producing: RJ Barrett is averaging 20.9 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 118.3 PPG (+3.9 PPG matchup mark). Scottie Barnes is averaging 6.9 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 118.3 PPG (+3.9 PPG matchup mark). Paolo Banchero is averaging 19.7 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 108.1 PPG (+7.3 PPG matchup mark). Wendell Carter Jr. is averaging 6.6 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 108.1 PPG (+7.3 PPG matchup mark).
Scoring lean sits with Toronto Raptors (122.1 vs 115.4 PPG).
Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks. Houston Rockets check in at 122.6 PPG and 110.3 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. Dallas Mavericks check in at 114.1 PPG and 116.2 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Nightly matchup sheet: Dallas Mavericks' 114.1 PPG offense draws a Houston Rockets defense at 110.3 allowed (+3.9). The other way, Houston Rockets' 122.6 PPG offense draws a Dallas Mavericks defense at 116.2 allowed (+6.4).
Who's producing: C. Flagg is averaging 22.9 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 110.3 PPG (+3.9 PPG matchup mark). P.J. Washington is averaging 6.8 rebounds per game (current season) — worth the look against a defense allowing 110.3 PPG (+3.9 PPG matchup mark). Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.3 points per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 116.2 PPG (+6.4 PPG matchup mark). Fred VanVleet is averaging 6.8 assists per game (current season) — a scoring look against a side allowing 116.2 PPG (+6.4 PPG matchup mark).
Scoring lean sits with Houston Rockets (122.6 vs 114.1 PPG).
LA Clippers at Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota Timberwolves check in at 118.1 PPG and 113.5 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed. LA Clippers check in at 108.3 PPG and 108.1 allowed; last box score isn't on this feed.
Offense-vs-defense for the night: Minnesota Timberwolves' 118.1 PPG offense draws a LA Clippers defense at 108.1 allowed (+9.9); LA Clippers' 108.3 PPG group meets a tighter Minnesota Timberwolves defense (113.5 allowed, -5.2).
No player rate rows for LA Clippers or Minnesota Timberwolves made this brief — team scoring and allow marks above still frame the night.
Scoring lean sits with Minnesota Timberwolves (118.1 vs 108.3 PPG).
Team form (week matchups)
Boston Celtics are at 123.3 PPG, 8.4 above the featured-set average, while allowing 109.9 PPG.
Houston Rockets are at 122.6 PPG, 7.8 above the featured-set average, while allowing 110.3 PPG.
Toronto Raptors are at 122.1 PPG, 7.3 above the featured-set average, while allowing 108.1 PPG.
Miami Heat are at 119.6 PPG, 4.7 above the featured-set average, while allowing 123.4 PPG.
Player rates in this week's matchups
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics) leads points per game at 25.7 (current season).
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) follows at points per game at 25.1 (current season).
Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers) checks in at points per game at 23.3 (current season).
Karl-Anthony Towns (New York Knicks) leads rebounds per game at 10.9 (current season).
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) follows at rebounds per game at 10.7 (current season).
Anthony Davis (Washington Wizards) checks in at rebounds per game at 8.9 (current season).
Trae Young (Washington Wizards) leads assists per game at 9.1 (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).
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 30–Nov 5, 2026 team scoring vs featured-set average
| Team | Form | PPG for | PPG against | For vs avg |
|---|
| Boston Celtics | 3-1 | 123.3 | 109.9 | 8.4 |
| Houston Rockets | 5-0 | 122.6 | 110.3 | 7.8 |
| Toronto Raptors | 3-1 | 122.1 | 108.1 | 7.3 |
| Miami Heat | 1-4 | 119.6 | 123.4 | 4.7 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 0-4 | 119.3 | 120 | 4.4 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 3-2 | 118.1 | 113.5 | 3.2 |
| Chicago Bulls | 1-4 | 118 | 122.5 | 3.2 |
| Indiana Pacers | 2-3 | 117.1 | 116.3 | 2.3 |
| Golden State Warriors | 2-3 | 115.5 | 112.3 | 0.7 |
| Orlando Magic | 1-3 | 115.4 | 118.3 | 0.5 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 4-1 | 115 | 112.7 | 0.2 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 3-2 | 114.1 | 116.2 | -0.7 |
| Detroit Pistons | 4-1 | 113.7 | 107.7 | -1.2 |
| Denver Nuggets | 2-2 | 113.4 | 114.1 | -1.4 |
| Washington Wizards | 2-3 | 113.4 | 114.9 | -1.4 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 4-1 | 112 | 113 | -2.8 |
| Phoenix Suns | 1-2 | 109.1 | 118 | -5.7 |
| LA Clippers | 1-3 | 108.3 | 108.1 | -6.6 |
| New York Knicks | 2-3 | 107.9 | 116.9 | -6.9 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 3-2 | 99 | 109.4 | -15.8 |
Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 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 |
|---|
| Charlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards | 113.4 | 109.4 | 4 | 99 | 114.9 | -15.9 |
| Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics | 123.3 | 122.5 | 0.8 | 118 | 109.9 | 8.1 |
| Detroit Pistons @ Brooklyn Nets | 119.3 | 107.7 | 11.6 | 113.7 | 120 | -6.3 |
| New York Knicks @ Philadelphia 76ers | 112 | 116.9 | -4.9 | 107.9 | 113 | -5.1 |
| Orlando Magic @ Toronto Raptors | 122.1 | 118.3 | 3.9 | 115.4 | 108.1 | 7.3 |
| Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat | 119.6 | 116.3 | 3.2 | 117.1 | 123.4 | -6.3 |
| Houston Rockets @ Dallas Mavericks | 114.1 | 110.3 | 3.9 | 122.6 | 116.2 | 6.4 |
| LA Clippers @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 118.1 | 108.1 | 9.9 | 108.3 | 113.5 | -5.2 |
| Los Angeles Lakers @ Golden State Warriors | 115.5 | 112.7 | 2.8 | 115 | 112.3 | 2.7 |
| Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns | 109.1 | 114.1 | -5 | 113.4 | 118 | -4.6 |
Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 2026 points per game leaders (current season)
| Player | Team | Value | Injury |
|---|
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 25.7 | — |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami Heat | 25.1 | — |
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 23.3 | — |
| C. Flagg | Dallas Mavericks | 22.9 | — |
| Michael Porter Jr. | Brooklyn Nets | 22.3 | — |
Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 2026 rebounds per game leaders (current season)
| Player | Team | Value | Injury |
|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | New York Knicks | 10.9 | — |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Miami Heat | 10.7 | — |
| Anthony Davis | Washington Wizards | 8.9 | — |
| Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets | 8.8 | — |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 8.5 | — |
Week of Oct 30–Nov 5, 2026 assists per game leaders (current season)
| Player | Team | Value | Injury |
|---|
| Trae Young | Washington Wizards | 9.1 | — |
| Tyrese Haliburton | Indiana Pacers | 7.6 | — |
| Alperen Sengun | Houston Rockets | 7.2 | — |
| Josh Giddey | Chicago Bulls | 7.1 | — |
| Jayson Tatum | Boston Celtics | 7 | — |
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