What happened: Dyson Daniels disrupted passing lanes repeatedly across the first 12 minutes, drawing note from reporter Kevin Chouinard for his relentless activity on the ball.

Why it matters: Point-of-attack disruption remains the foundation of his role entering the 2026-27 regular season. That defensive activity pairs with his recent offensive work after Daniels stayed late for extra shots after practice earlier this week.

What to watch: Official NBA tracking data will log Daniels' final deflection and steal totals following the fourth quarter.