The Celtics newcomers had varying success, including a strong all-around debut by Terry Rozier (seven points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals) and a fine display of finishing and shot blocking by fellow rookie Jordan Mickey (14 points, four rebounds, three blocks).
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The Boston Celtics’ summer league schedule did not get off to the best of starts, losing 100-82 to the Utah Jazz.
The Celtics’ ability to jump out to an early lead was predicated on his willingness to go to the floor for a series of loose balls.
Lyles, Utah’s No. 12 overall selection, did not play for the host Jazz due to a hold up with contract negotiations.
As mentioned by said report, there’s a possibility Lyles could even be included in a transaction, as the team continues to explore options with his lower cap hold. Thornton and the Celtics take part in both the Utah and Las Vegas Summer Leagues, starting on Monday, July 6. He played eight seasons overseas before finally making the Jazz roster a year ago.
April 5, 2015; Sacramento, CA, U.S.; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder instructs against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Sleep Train Arena. His 4 assists tied a team high. Thornton became the first Tribe player to be named the CAA Player of the Year after averaging 20 points per game as a senior in 2014-15. He logged 24 minutes and 13 seconds in the game.
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IU’s Christian Watford logged a DNP in the Pacers’ 85-76 loss to Orlando White.
