Vegas Summer League report: NBA star shows up, Knicks shine

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Monday’s results

New York 94, Indiana 86

New Orleans 94, Chicago 77

Philadelphia 95, Dallas 73

Memphis 91, Brooklyn 84

Sacramento 80, Charlotte 70

Minnesota 91, San Antonio 89

Orlando 91, Golden State 89

Milwaukee 81, L.A. Clippers 78

Utah 63, Phoenix 57

Tuesday’s schedule

3 p.m.: Atlanta vs. Indiana, NBA TV (Cox)

4 p.m.: Boston vs. Denver, ESPNU (T&M)

5 p.m.: Chicago vs. San Antonio, NBA TV (Cox)

6 p.m.: Detroit vs. Houston, ESPN (T&M)

7 p.m.: Sacramento vs. Washington, NBA TV (Cox)

8 p.m.: L.A. Clippers vs. Portland, ESPNU (T&M)

Spotted

Guard Kelsey Plum, who won golden successful Tokyo with the U.S. 3-on-3 hoops team, and her Aces teammate, Liz Cambage, were astatine Cox Pavilion.

NBA champions Kawhi Leonard and Dwyane Wade were 2 of the astir notable names successful attendance for the 2nd time of Summer League action, but plentifulness of league’s different stars showed up arsenic well.

The apical 3 picks successful the 2020 NBA draught — Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards, Golden State’s James Weisman and Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball — each supported their teams. They brought teammates arsenic well.

The Timberwolves besides were represented by defender D’Angelo Russell and halfway Karl-Anthony Towns. Ball sat adjacent to defender Terry Rozier and guardant Miles Bridges. Weisman watched with defender Juan Toscano-Anderson and halfway Kevon Looney.

Other notable names astatine the Thomas & Mack Center oregon Cox Pavilion included 2020 Rookie of the Year Ja Morant of Memphis, 2020 Most Improved Player Brandon Ingram of New Orleans and 2021 NBA champion Bobby Portis of Milwaukee.

The astir accomplished attendee was Hall of Famer subordinate and longtime NBA enforcement Jerry West, who watched games successful some buildings.

Knicks duo shines

New York’s brace of 2020 first-round picks were outstanding successful the Thomas & Mack Center’s opening game.

Forward Obi Toppin, the eighth wide pick, had 22 points and 9 rebounds successful a triumph against the Pacers. Guard Immanuel Quickley, the 25th pick, was adjacent amended with 32 points and 8 assists. It was the archetypal 30-point show of the Summer League.

New York manager Tom Thibodeau watched some players from a courtside spot and chatted with each aft the game. The Knicks amazed galore by making the playoffs past season, and maturation from Toppin and Quickley could assistance them bash it again.

Grizzlies amusement promise

Not to beryllium outdone, a brace of Memphis second-year players enactment connected a amusement astatine Cox Pavilion.

Grizzlies defender Desmond Bane was 6-for-8 from 3-point ranger against the Nets and finished with 32 points. The 30th prime successful 2020 made 2 3s successful the last infinitesimal to assistance Memphis adjacent out.

His teammate Xavier Tillman Sr., taken 5 picks later, was astir arsenic good. Tillman had 15 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 immense celebrations aft each of Bane’s last-minute 3s.

The brace each finished plus-26.

Player of the day

Quickley, for his all-around performance.

Honorable notation goes to Bane and Orlando rookie defender Jalen Suggs, who was taken 5th wide successful July. The erstwhile Gonzaga standout had a game-high 24 points, including six successful overtime, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals and an assist.

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