The Sixers’ slate of games at Samsung Summer League began like many trips to Las Vegas, marked by unbridled excitement on Day One and by a dispiriting mix of despondency and exhaustion by the tail end.
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It should come as no surprise that second-year players often outperform their rookie counterparts in Summer League since they’ve already adjusted to the pace of the game and the sheer strength of the professionals on the court. With a second consecutive off-day ahead of the knockout stage – the Raptors are practicing at a Las Vegas high school – we thought we’d ask who’s impressing you most (shout out to Shania Twain).
Summer League, Philadelphia vs.
The Open Championship, first round, at Ayshire, Scotland (Golf) 3 a.m. Chicago, at Las Vegas (NBA) 5:30 p.m.
ESPN2 – Summer League, Boston-Cleveland victor vs. L.A. Lakers, at Las Vegas, 10:30 p.m.
UFC Fight Night, prelims, at Sioux Falls, S.D.
Guard Coty Clarke scored 16 points after spending last season with Capitanes de Arecibo of the Puerto Rican League, while Xavier Silas of the National Basketball Association D-League’s Bakersfield Jam scored 10 points. All action will be at Thomas & Mack from the quarterfinal on, concluding with a championship game July 18.
Summer League, Portland-Utah victor vs. Denver, at Las Vegas (ESPN2) 5 p.m.
Keeping in mind that Summer League action doesn’t quite measure up to actual National Basketball Association play, it’s still important for these players as they develop.
Summer League, Sacramento-Atlanta victor vs. Washington, at Las Vegas, at Las Vegas (ESPN2) 1 p.m.
McRae entered the night eighth in the Vegas summer league in scoring.
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Summer League, Houston-Golden State victor vs. Toronto, at Las Vegas (ESPN2) 7 p.m.
