Caleb Wilson pairs transition dunk with defensive block in third-quarter surge

He scored 12 points in the period on 5-of-7 shooting.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Caleb Wilson making BIG-TIME plays on both ends! The fastbreak JAM. The REJECTION. https://t.co/xhNprbVUl6 Via @NBA on X

What happened: Caleb Wilson, who logged his first career NBA dunk in the regular-season opener, knocked down 2-of-4 attempts from three-point range during his third-quarter scoring burst.

Why it matters: The two-way contribution follows his Oct. 21 NBA debut as he carves out an early rotation role in the 2026-27 regular season after July Summer League action.

By the numbers: Third-quarter stats: 12 PTS, 5-7 FG, 2-4 3P.

What to watch: Wilson's playing time and two-way output remain in focus as the opening week of the 2026-27 regular season continues.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-23T22:16:30.685140+00:00

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