What happened: Nolan Traore posted 14.8 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game across his past five outings. The guard converted 12 of 24 attempts from beyond the arc over that span, building on early-season momentum after Traore scored 16 points against Indiana.

Why it matters: Traore's 12 made 3-pointers over the five-game stretch rank third among all second-year NBA players this season. His 50.0 percent perimeter accuracy provides steady backcourt spacing and secondary scoring depth as his sophomore workload expands.

What to watch: Traore will look to maintain his perimeter efficiency as regular-season rotation patterns settle.