2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League - Day 5 Recap

Nets (2-1): 92 - Bucks (2-1): 71

The Nets were firing on all cylinders and won, in large part, due to their run in the third quarter. The Nets outscored the Bucks 35-9 in that quarter, and Milwaukee was never able to bounce back. David Duke Jr. led Brooklyn with 24 points and 8 rebounds.

Rockets (3-0): 105 - Thunder (1-1): 92

Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason got to rest up but still saw the Rockets win their game on Tuesday. Trevor Hudgins was the main contributor for the team on offense, scoring 26 points and dishing out 7 assists. Matthew Mayer also stepped up for Houston off the bench, recording a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Pelicans (2-1): 82 - Suns (1-2): 73

The Pelicans won this low-scoring game behind Dyson Daniels' 10 points and 8 assists. He has been the primary ball handler for the team this summer and is looking for an expanded role on the roster once the regular season comes around. For the Suns, Hunter Hale played well, scoring 21 points off the bench while making 6 three-pointers.

Blazers (2-1): 97 - Hornets (0-3): 93

Shaedon Sharpe bounced back after a subpar second summer league game on Sunday. He led the Blazers in scoring with 26 points and got some help from Kris Murray, who put up 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The Hornets played their best game of the summer so far and kept this game close the entire way. This was largely due to Nick Smith Jr. (33 points) and Brandon Miller (26 points, 6 rebounds) having breakout games. If Charlotte wants to stay competitive this summer, both of their rookies must keep up their play.

Bulls (2-1): 107 - Kings (1-2): 99

The Bulls won this game, largely because of Javon Freeman-Liberty scoring 28 points and assisting on 6 field goals. Adams Sanogo also helped Chicago by putting up a near double-double with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Jordan Ford of the Clippers impressed on Tuesday as well, contributing 25 points and 8 assists while only turning the ball over once.

Spurs (2-1): 96 - Wizards (1-2): 85

The Spurs played very well in this game, with four of their starters each scoring 14 points or more. Malaki Branham led San Antonio in scoring with 29 points and went 5-6 from behind the arc. Julian Champagnie had a great game, falling just short of a triple-double with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.