2021 Summer League Standouts, Day 8
A look at top performers from Las Vegas on Day 8 of Summer League:
Tre Jones, San Antonio Spurs
Game Recap: Spurs 106, Hornets 105
No player came up bigger Thursday than Tre Jones, who scored a game-high 34 points and hit the game-winning layup with one second remaining to push the Spurs past the Hornets.
Jones’ points total was the highest of any player in action Thursday, and he nearly reached a triple-double, adding nine assists and eight rebounds in just 29 minutes. The former Duke standout went 12-for-20 from the field and hit all nine of his free-throw attempts, though he did turn the ball over seven times.
TRE JONES GETS IT TO GO! #NBASummer on ESPNU pic.twitter.com/UkiNhTrqMU
— NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2021
The 41st overall pick in the 2020 draft, Jones saw action in 37 games for the Spurs as a rookie, averaging 2.5 points and 1.1 assists in 7.3 minutes. Near the end of the regular season, Jones saw a career-high 29 minutes against the Phoenix Suns and finished with nine points, five assists and two rebounds.
Jones also appeared in seven games for the Austin Spurs of the G League, posting 18.1 points, 9.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals per game.
Cam Thomas, Brooklyn Nets
Game Recap: Nets 84, Wizards 81
The Nets successfully held off the Wizards, due to spectacular play from rookie guard Cam Thomas, in a close 84-81 victory in double overtime.
CAM. THOMAS. CASH.
Cam Thomas drains the triple off one foot to get the #NBASummer win for the @BrooklynNets! pic.twitter.com/xmp9mjWT2U
— NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2021
Thomas has been having a impressive Summer League, including Thursday’s performance which he scored 31 points, grabbed three rebounds and had two steals. He shot 10-for-23 (43.5%) from the field and solidified the win with a clutch one-footed triple.
"That's what big-time players do!"
Cam Thomas (@24_camthomas) of the @BrooklynNets talks after his game-winning shot at #NBASummer! pic.twitter.com/MuVbwkeIqI
— NBA (@NBA) August 12, 2021
Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers
Game Recap: Pacers 97, Trail Blazers 64
Rookie Chris Duarte did it all for the Pacers in a smooth 97-64 win over the Trail Blazers. Duarte finished the game with 19 points, six assists, four steals and four blocks.
19 PTS, 6 AST, 4 STL, 4 BLK
Chris Duarte does it all in the @Pacers MGM Resorts #NBASummer League win! pic.twitter.com/siEGrSQ2A8
— NBA (@NBA) August 13, 2021
The Pacers’ 2021 13th overall pick demonstrated his versatile playmaking and great defensive agility.
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
Game Recap: 76ers 96, Hawks 88
The 76ers improved to 2-0 at Summer League by a strong performance from second-year guard Tyrese Maxey. Philadelphia defeated a promising Atlanta Hawks team in a 96-88 overtime victory.
#PhantomCam fadeaway
Tyrese Maxey scores 31 PTS to lift the @sixers to the OT win. pic.twitter.com/5KQuQwTppz
— NBA (@NBA) August 13, 2021
Maxey showed maturity scoring 31 points, grabbing six rebounds, and dishing out five assist. His play was vital in the victory, Maxey being one of three Sixers players to score in double digits.
Jalen Smith, Phoenix Suns
Game Recap: Suns 90, Nuggets 84
The Suns defeated the Nuggets 90-84. The second-year big man out of the University of Maryland came up big for Phoenix in Thursday’s victory, scoring 21 points and grabbing 11 rebounds to help Phoenix get its first Summer League win, improving to 1-2.
It's raining 3's in Vegas! ️ pic.twitter.com/snLIPgeSKg
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 13, 2021
Smith showed his exceptional rebounding ability, but also demonstrated his shooting ability hitting 4-for-7 (57.1%) from beyond the arc.
Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves
Game Recap: Timberwolves 78, Bulls 59
The second-year forward showed up for the Timberwolves in a 78-59 win over the Bulls. He scored 15 points, eight rebounds and added three blocks.
pic.twitter.com/kPjCEDFX4m
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) August 12, 2021
In McDaniels’ rookie season with Minnesota, he made 63 appearances and averaged 6.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 blocks over 24.0 minutes per game.
Ishmail Wainright, Toronto Raptors
Game Recap: Raptors 92, Rockets 76
Ish Wainright helped the Raptors to a 92-76 victory over the Rockets. Wainright was everywhere, finishing with 20 points, seven rebounds, four steals, two blocks and two assists. Wainright and teammate Precious Achiuwa combined for 39 points as the Raptors improved to 2-1 in Summer League.
Poetry from @Wainright24 pic.twitter.com/skCWAFuxpH
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 13, 2021
Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics
Game Recap: Celtics 108, Magic 71
The Celtics cruised to a 108-71 victory over the Magic, as Hauser exploded for a team-high 21 points. He was one of five Celtics to score in double digits.
SAM HAUSER. pic.twitter.com/Jh3U1FeuLO
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 13, 2021
Hauser’s 7-for-12 (58.3%) from the field and 6-for-10 (60%) from beyond the arc helped the Celtics improve to 3-0 in Summer League.
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