What happened: AJ Dybantsa was left bleeding after colliding with Cade Cunningham, per ESPN NBA. Dybantsa stayed in the game.
Why it matters: The collision came in the latest meeting of Cunningham and Dybantsa, a matchup of No. 1 picks. Dybantsa remaining on the floor keeps him in the rotation for the rest of the night.
By the numbers: Dybantsa: 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Cunningham: 23.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: Watch for a team update on Dybantsa after the game.