What happened: Baba Miller and Gradey Dick each reached three personal fouls during the first half. Both players avoided their third whistles until the final two minutes before halftime.
Why it matters: Early foul trouble limits rotation flexibility and forces adjustments to frontcourt and wing minutes. Managing foul counts becomes critical to keeping regular contributors on the floor through the second half.
By the numbers: Dick has recorded 6.0 points per game and 2.9 rebounds per game and 0.6 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games.
What to watch: Watch how both players are deployed to manage foul risk when second-half play resumes.