NBA Players Week Update #5

Ben Simmons was absent from the Brooklyn Nets’ roster during a thrilling but ultimately disappointing 145-147 defeat to the Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta on Thursday, November 23, 2023. His absence continued through a successful 112-97 victory against the Miami Heat and a 118-109 win against the Chicago Bulls, both in Brooklyn, on Sunday, November 26, and Monday, November 27, 2023, respectively.

Dante Exum contributed to the Dallas Mavericks with limited minutes, starting with a 9-minute performance that saw him score 4 points against the Los Angeles Lakers in a tight 104-101 victory on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Exum's participation increased in subsequent games, including a notable 17-minute, 7-rebound game in an 88-107 setback to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Duop Reath saw action with the Portland Trail Blazers, delivering a 10-point performance in 12 minutes against the Phoenix Suns in a 107-120 loss on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. His contributions varied over the next games, peaking with 16 points in a 121-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Dyson Daniels demonstrated his all-around capabilities for the New Orleans Pelicans, highlighted by a 33-minute performance that included 6 points, 5 assists, and an impressive 6 steals in a narrow 100-105 loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Jock Landale provided modest contributions for the Houston Rockets, including a 4-minute effort in a 116-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and a brief appearance in a 111-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Joe Ingles was active for the Orlando Magic, offering a range of performances from scoring 11 points in a 126-107 win against the Toronto Raptors to facilitating plays with 6 assists in a 128-116 victory over the Indiana Pacers across a series of games concluding on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Josh Giddey's presence was strongly felt in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s lineup, delivering standout performances including a 28-minute, 18-point game in a 116-102 win against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and contributing to the team's efforts in subsequent matches.

Josh Green took to the court for the Mavericks, scoring 15 points in a crucial 104-101 win over the Lakers in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 23, 2023, though his impact was limited in a loss to the Clippers on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Matisse Thybulle showcased his defensive prowess for the Trail Blazers, particularly with a 31-minute, 13-point and 3-steal performance in a 121-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Patty Mills marked his return to the Atlanta Hawks with a brief appearance, scoring 3 points in nearly 5 minutes during a commanding 136-108 victory over the Washington Wizards in Washington on Sunday, November 26, 2023, amidst a series of games where he was otherwise not in play.