In last night’s NBA Summer League, the Los Angeles Lakers rallied late to secure a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Brooklyn Nets triumphed in overtime against the Orlando Magic, while the Los Angeles Clippers dominated the Utah Jazz.
Brooklyn Nets 102, Orlando Magic 100 (OT)
Jalen Wilson scored 33 points, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 102-100 overtime win against the Orlando Magic in last night’s NBA Summer League game. The Magic held an early lead, but the rest of the game remained tightly contested. The Magic tied the game with 37 seconds left, but the Nets took control in overtime, holding on for the victory as neither team scored in the final minute and a half.
Los Angeles Lakers 93, Cleveland Cavaliers 89
Dalton Knecht scored 20 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. This marks the second consecutive game where the Lakers have overturned the result in the final quarter. Bronnie James contributed with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. The Cavaliers led by 12 points in the third quarter, but the Lakers mounted a late comeback, closing the game with a 9-0 run to secure the victory.
Los Angeles Clippers 105, Utah Jazz 88
The Los Angeles Clippers secured a 105-88 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Jazz had a strong start, leading by six points after the first quarter. However, the Clippers gained momentum in the second quarter, taking a three-point lead at halftime. They extended their advantage to six points by the end of the third quarter and maintained control throughout the fourth, with Kobe Brown contributing a game-high 22 points to seal the win.
Minnesota Timberwolves 93, Houston Rockets 83
The Minnesota Timberwolves recorded their third win in four Summer League games, beating the Houston Rockets 93-83. The Timberwolves started strong, leading 29-16 after the first quarter. The Rockets narrowed the gap to seven points by halftime and further cut the deficit to three points entering the final quarter. However, the Timberwolves held their ground in the fourth quarter, with Leonard Miller scoring a game-high 21 points to secure the 10-point victory.
Washington Wizards 73, Sacramento Kings 69
The Washington Wizards defeated the Sacramento Kings 73-69, with Jules Bernard contributing 20 points off the bench. The Wizards held an early lead but trailed by two points after the first quarter. They then secured an eight-point lead by halftime. The Kings closed the gap to two points by the end of the third quarter, but the Wizards held on with clutch shooting in a tight final stretch to secure the victory.
Memphis Grizzlies 88, New Orleans Pelicans 77
The Memphis Grizzlies secured an 88-77 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The game was closely contested through the first two quarters with both teams exchanging leads. The Grizzlies began to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring the Pelicans 23-16. They maintained their momentum into the fourth quarter, winning by a comfortable margin.
