Monday, November 2, 2026
Injury Report
The Indiana Pacers are playing severely shorthanded Monday against Atlanta, with ten players ruled out. Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Larry Nance Jr., Kelly Oubre Jr., and Ivica Zubac are all sitting out, leaving Jarace Walker, Kobe Brown, and Quenton Jackson to carry heavy workloads. Obi Toppin is dressed but will only play in an emergency.
In Oklahoma City, the injury situation continues to worsen. Chet Holmgren will miss at least 8-10 weeks after a biological treatment for a small patellar tendon tear, piling onto the already-confirmed season-ending surgeries for Jalen Williams (fractured fibula) and Cason Wallace (torn labrum). Alex Caruso is also dealing with an ankle sprain that could keep him out beyond one game, leaving the Thunder extremely thin.
Reece Beekman of the Wizards sustained a right acromioclavicular joint injury and will be re-evaluated in approximately three weeks. Washington also lost Alexandre Sarr (knee) for Monday's game, with Deandre Ayton likely sliding into a larger role. Tristan Vukcevic remains out with a hip injury.
Elsewhere, Jaren Jackson Jr. has been diagnosed with a torn MCL and will miss 6-8 weeks, a major blow to Utah. Ja Morant is out four weeks with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Portland. Dejounte Murray remains away from New Orleans for the birth of his son, with Jeremiah Fears starting at point guard.
Standout Performances
Three players topped 40 points on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City past Cleveland with 43 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds. Luka Doncic was even more dominant in Los Angeles, dropping 42 points, 13 assists, and 7 rebounds as the Lakers routed Miami 138-117. Ty Jerome put up 40 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for Memphis, though it wasn't enough in a 135-134 overtime loss to New Orleans.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had a standout defensive night alongside his 34-point performance, adding 4 steals in Atlanta's 108-104 win over Indiana. Cade Cunningham matched that with 5 steals to go with 33 points and 7 assists in Detroit's blowout of Charlotte. Myles Turner anchored Milwaukee's interior with 5 blocks, though the Bucks fell to Minnesota 112-100.
Notable Results
Detroit demolished Charlotte 124-91 behind Cunningham's dominant two-way showing. New Orleans edged Memphis in overtime, 135-134, in a high-scoring thriller. Golden State held off Phoenix 116-113 in a close finish, with Draymond Green returning to the lineup after missing time with a back injury.