French players made notable contributions during NBA preseason games on Wednesday, October 7. In Minnesota, Rudy Gobert and Joan Beringer combined for 17 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers, though the Timberwolves lost 112-123. Gobert recorded 7 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 19 minutes, while Beringer contributed 2 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block in 19 minutes off the bench. The two accounted for 17 of Minnesota's 40 rebounds and five of the team's 14 offensive rebounds, which are rebounds secured on the offensive end of the court, helping to extend possessions. In Chicago, Noa Essengue returned to the NBA after a season without appearances, playing 15 minutes against the Phoenix Suns in a 124-117 victory. Essengue scored 2 points, all from free throws, and had 2 assists, 4 personal fouls, and a plus-minus of +12, which indicates the team's scoring margin when he was on the court. Chicago's Caleb Wilson scored 15 points, and Matas Buzelis, Norman Powell, Leonard Miller, and Tobe Awaka also contributed, with Awaka grabbing 11 rebounds, including 6 offensive rebounds. Ousmane Dieng had a strong performance with Milwaukee against Oklahoma City, delivering 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists in 23 minutes. Dieng's 7 assists were the highest total for the Bucks in the game, tying with Ryan Rollins. Milwaukee won 128-126, with Myles Turner scoring 19 points and Kel'el Ware contributing 18 points and 12 rebounds. Oklahoma City's Aday Mara scored 22 points on 10/10 shooting, showing a perfect performance from the field. Sidy Cissoko played 16 minutes for Portland against Golden State, recording 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocks. Meanwhile, Noah Penda was absent due to a hamstring injury, which is a common muscle injury that can sideline players for a period of time.