Nickeil Alexander-Walker erupts for 34 points, nine threes against Pacers

Alexander-Walker's massive night makes him a priority pick-up in all fantasy formats, with top-50 nine-category value and more than 30 fantasy points.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 3, 2026

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 34 points on 12-of-25 shooting with nine threes, four rebounds, four assists and four steals across 31 minutes in Atlanta's 108-104 win over Indiana on Monday, November 2. He added just one turnover on 1-of-1 shooting from the line while starting for the Hawks.

The performance was worth 52.8 fantasy points compared to 29.8 per game over his previous 7 games, powered by a huge jump in scoring output and three-point volume. Alexander-Walker ranks 55th overall this season with top-50 nine-category value (1.6) and projects for 30.5 fantasy points a night, making him a priority add in all formats where he remains available.

Fantasy impact

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Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Alexander-Walker has now averaged 21.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 3.9 threes across 30.3 minutes per game through eight contests this season, all as a starter. He is posting 24.9% usage at 57.9% true shooting, an efficient scoring profile that has turned him into one of the season's early fantasy surprises. Over his previous 7 games he had been averaging 19.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.1 threes in 30.1 minutes, so Monday's explosion represented a significant jump in production.

The Hawks have one game left this week, on Monday, before their schedule goes quiet with no games next week. Alexander-Walker should be added immediately in all leagues where he is available, as his combination of scoring, threes and defensive stats gives him value in both nine-category and points formats. Managers who roster him can start him with confidence in his final game of the week.

What to do

• Add Nickeil Alexander-Walker immediately in any league where he remains on waivers.

• Start Alexander-Walker in his final game of the week on Monday.

• Hold Alexander-Walker through next week's schedule gap, as his top-50 value makes him a season-long asset.

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