Bronny James, the son of NBA superstar LeBron James, had his most impressive performance yet in the NBA Summer League last night. He posted the highest point total of his time in the Summer League, along with a rebound, a steal, and a turnover. Notably, he broke his streak of 16 missed 3-pointers by hitting his first Summer League 3-pointer. Here’s a detailed look at Wednesday’s games.
Lakers vs. Hawks – 87:86
The Los Angeles Lakers secured their first victory in the Summer League after five defeats, edging out the Atlanta Hawks with an 87-86 win. Colin Castleton and Blake Hinson led strong performances, supported by Bronny James’ best game yet. The Lakers, after a competitive first half ending 44-41, fell behind in the third quarter but mounted a late comeback in the final 3:47.
Warriors vs. Cavaliers – 96:85
Golden State Warriors secured a 96-85 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Daeqwon Plowden’s all-around effort was key. After a close first quarter, the Warriors took control, widening the margin with a 28-16 second-quarter advantage and holding off a late Cleveland push.
Suns vs. Thunder – 100:99
The Phoenix Suns narrowly defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 100-99. The game saw its crucial moments in the closing minutes, with Keyontae Johnson’s late jumper initially putting Oklahoma City ahead. A subsequent foul on a 3-point attempt, however, sealed the Suns’ victory.
Grizzlies vs. Magic – 104:98
The Memphis Grizzlies bested the Orlando Magic, 104-98, maintaining a wire-to-wire lead. Despite Orlando tying the game three times, Memphis dominated early with a 57-40 first half and extended their lead with a decisive 13-0 run in the fourth quarter.
Raptors vs. Jazz – 86:76
Utah Jazz overcame the Toronto Raptors, 86-76. The Raptors started strong but faltered in the second quarter, scoring only 10 points. Utah’s defense and a solid second-quarter performance built an insurmountable lead, despite Toronto’s late efforts.
Celtics vs. Hornets – 89:84
The Boston Celtics emerged victorious over the Charlotte Hornets, 89-84. An evenly matched game saw the Celtics overcoming a six-point halftime deficit. Their strong finish in the fourth quarter, outscoring Charlotte 33-24, clinched the win.
Knicks vs. Kings – 106:105
In a close contest, the New York Knicks defeated the Sacramento Kings, 106-105. The game remained tight throughout, with both teams trading leads. The Knicks capitalized on key moments, including a crucial equalizing run, to edge out the Kings in the final minutes.
Heat vs. Mavericks – 92:79
The Miami Heat triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks, 92-79. Miami overcame a sluggish start to gain control by halftime. Despite several efforts by the Mavericks to reclaim the lead, the Heat maintained their advantage and pulled away in the final quarter.
