Las Vegas Summer League Day 4: Zeng Fanbo’s Former Teammate Director Reverses George’s 26+7 and Shines Again
On July 11th, the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League entered its fourth match day, with a total of six games being played. Here are the highlights from the day’s action:
1. Nemhard’s 21 points give the Pacers a big win
The Pacers defeated the Magic with a final score of 108-85. The Pacers took control of the game in the second quarter with a 14-3 attack wave, and they never looked back. Second-year guard Nemhard led the Pacers with 21 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds.
2. The Twin Star Shining Knights take the Grizzlies lightly
The Cavaliers dominated the Grizzlies, winning the game 100-77. Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill scored a game-high 27 points, while rookie Ermony Bates contributed 21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
3. Hardy scored 24 points and the Lone Ranger reversed Philadelphia
In an impressive comeback, the Lone Ranger defeated the 76ers 111-103. DJ Steward, who came off the bench for the 76ers, surprised everyone with 24 points and 2 assists. However, it was Zeng Fanbo’s former teammate, Jaden Hardy, who became the hero of the game with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.
4. The Suns narrowly beat the Heat by 3 points
In a close game, the Suns managed to edge out the Heat with a score of 73-70. Suns rookie Tumani Kamara scored 11 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Jamal Kane led the Heat with 18 points and 3 rebounds.
5. Little George shines again at 26+7
The Jazz defeated the Timberwolves 108-96, thanks to the impressive performance of rookie Kyante George. George scored 26 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals, leading the Jazz to victory.
6. The Clippers beat the Kings by 10 points
In the final game of the day, the Clippers defeated the Kings 80-70. Xavier Moon led the Clippers with 18 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks, while Colby Jones stood out for the Kings with 19 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.
The Las Vegas Summer League continues to showcase the young talents of the NBA, providing a platform for players to shine and teams to evaluate their potential.