What happened: Cade Cunningham converted a jump hook over AJ Dybantsa during live game action. The isolation basket matched two former No. 1 overall selections against one another in the half court.
Why it matters: The matchup highlighted early-season individual development across both player rotations. Cunningham entered the contest averaging 22.9 points and 7.7 assists through nine games, having previously met the rookie in a matchup of No. 1 picks. Dybantsa has recorded 16.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game across his first six games of 2026-27.
By the numbers: Cunningham in 2026-27 through 9 games: 22.9 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 7.7 APG. Dybantsa in 2026-27 through 6 games: 16.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG, 2.3 APG.
What to watch: Both players continue their regular-season schedules as their teams advance through the opening month of the 2026-27 campaign.