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Larsson produced 18 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 145-125 victory over Indiana.

The third-year wing scored at last 12 points in a fourth straight game, as Larsson solidifies his spot as one of the key members of the Heat's second unit. During that four-game surge, Larsson's averaging 15.5 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.3 threes in 31.3 minutes while shooting 59.4 percent from the floor.

Mitchell closed Friday's 145-125 win over Indiana with 15 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt), six rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

The double-double was the fourth in six games for Mitchell, and the 28-year-old point guard has also recorded at least one steal in four straight contests. He's thriving as the facilitator for Giannis Antetokounmpo, averaging 16.2 points, 8.2 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.7 boards and 1.2 steals in 34.2 minutes to begin what's shaping up to be a career-best campaign.

Thompson supplied 25 points (9-14 FG, 7-12 3Pt) and three assists across 26 minutes during Friday's 145-125 win over the Pacers.

The 36-year-old turned back the clock to his peak Splash Brothers days in Golden State, with the seven made threes equaling his total from the prior three games combined. Thompson's 25 points were also a season high, but he's only reached double digits in three of six contests so far in 2026-27 as he adjusts to his new role with Miami. Thompson's averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 treys, 1.3 boards and 1.3 assists in 21.0 minutes to begin his tenure with the Heat.

Adebayo recorded 27 points (11-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 145-125 win over Indiana.

The 27 points were a season high for Adebayo, and for the second straight game he fell one board shy of his first double-double of 2026-27. The veteran center is beginning to find a groove alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, hitting for at least 20 points in three of the last four games while averaging 19.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 50.9 percent from the floor.

Nance produced six points (2-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 18 minutes off the bench during Friday's 145-125 loss to Miami.

The journeyman big has seen a bigger role with Ivica Zubac (ankle) on the shelf, and over four games since the Pacers' starting center got injured, Nance has averaged 20.5 minutes while contributing 4.8 points, 4.0 boards, 1.8 steals, 1.0 threes, 0.8 assists and 0.5 blocks. With Obi Toppin (back) out Friday as well, Nance could see his usage increase even more, but he hasn't averaged 20-plus minutes over a full season since 2022-23 with the Pelicans.

Jackson contributed 24 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals in 24 minutes off the bench during Friday's 145-125 loss to Miami.

The 24 points led the Pacers on the night, and the performance fell one point shy of the career high he set Nov. 1, 2025 against the Warriors. Jackson came into the night having scored just 25 total points in his first five games of the season, but with Indiana's backcourt shredded by injuries to Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring), T.J. McConnell (hamstring) and others, Jackson should continue seeing an elevated role in the short term. On the season, the fifth-year guard is averaging 8.2 points, 2.8 assists, 2.3 boards and 1.2 steals in 19.3 minutes.

Risacher recorded 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 28 minutes off the bench during Friday's 116-111 win over the Rockets.

It's beginning to look like the Hawks may have given up on Risacher a bit too quickly. While the 21-year-old wing may never live up to his billing as the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, he's providing the Mavs with valuable depth so far, particularly on defense. Over the last five games (one start), Risacher is averaging 10.6 points, 6.0 boards, 2.0 blocks, 1.6 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.4 steals in 30.2 minutes.

Gafford amassed 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Friday's 116-111 victory over the Rockets.

The 18 points were a season high for Gafford, who continues to operate without much backup in the paint as Dereck Lively (foot) and Santi Aldama (knee) remain sidelined. Gafford has recorded exactly blocks in six straight games to begin the season, averaging 8.5 points, 7.0 boards, 2.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 23.3 minutes while shooting 70.0 percent from the floor.

Irving closed Friday's 116-111 win over Houston with 35 points (12-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and nine assists across 35 minutes.

The veteran point guard led all scorers on the night, combining for 68 points with Cooper Flagg as the Mavericks handed the Rockets their first loss. The 35 points were also a season high for Irving, as were the nine assists. He hasn't played more than 60 regular-season games in a campaign since 2018-19, but Irving's been mostly healthy to begin the current season and is averaging 21.4 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 boards, 3.2 threes and 1.2 steals in 28.6 minutes over five contests while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.

Capela ended Friday's 116-111 loss to the Mavericks with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes.

Pushed into the starting lineup for the first time this season with Alperen Sengun (back) and Steven Adams (calf) both in street clothes, Capela responded with his biggest rebounding total of 20226-27 so far. The veteran center is no longer a nightly double-double threat, but in the two games Sengun has missed, Capela is averaging 7.5 points, 9.5 boards, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 26.0 minutes, giving him some short-term fantasy appeal until Houston's frontcourt gets healthier.