What happened: Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 pick, scored 25 points or more in consecutive games, a feat only three rookies have managed this season. He had 26 points and four three-pointers against Minnesota on Sunday, then 25 points and four threes against Miami on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The back-to-back outings stand well above his 13.8 points per game in 2026-27 through 11 games. They also put him alongside Darius Acuff Jr. (25.9 points per game through 10 games) and Yaxel Lendeborg (21.4 through 11) in a rookie class producing early.
By the numbers: Peterson over his last three games: 21 points, 5 assists and 3 blocks; 26 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists; 25 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Season line in 2026-27 through 11 games: 13.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists per game.
What to watch: Peterson looks to stretch the run to a third straight 25-point game in the next outing.