Snapshot:
There’s no shortage of good shows in Las Vegas, and the 76ers certainly put on
one of their own Friday during their MGM Resorts NBA Summer League opener.
Sparked by a furious string of highlight reel sequences on both ends of the
floor, the Sixers rode a strong start to fend off the Milwaukee Bucks, 107-106,
at Thomas & Mack Center.
jam session.#HereTheyCome x @NBASummerLeague pic.twitter.com/Gmhs5925iL
Marial Shayok paced the Sixers with 19 points (7-13 fg, 3-6 3fg). He came up
with some of the biggest plays of the afternoon, producing a timely lay-up and
key 3-pointer in the closing minutes to ensure the Sixers remained in front.
The 2019 no. 54 pick also added four rebounds in 21 minutes off the bench.
Behind a flurry of stops, runouts, and powerful dunks, the Sixers raced out to a
32-19 lead after a quarter of action. Their lead swelled as large as 19 points,
but Milwaukee made things interesting by bursting for 35 points in Friday’s
fourth quarter.
Worth Noting:
* 2019 no. 20 pick Matisse Thybulle posted seven points (2-6 fg, 1-4 3fg), three
steals, and two rebounds in his professional debut. He was an active presence
defensively, and despite committing four turnovers, played with a smoothness
about his game throughout the day.
.@MatisseThybulle for THREEE!!#HereTheyCome x @NBASummerLeague
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* Zhaire Smith was one of several Sixers who helped get the club going quickly.
He had three dunks Friday – all of which were alley-oops – en route to finishing
with 10 points (5-8 fg), three boards, and five assists.
it’s a birdit’s a planeit’s @zhaire_smith!!!#HereTheyCome x @NBASummerLeague
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* Fresh off signing a two-way contract earlier this week, Norvel Pelle was a
punishing presence at the rim on both sides of the court. He slammed the ball
home at will, scoring 12 points (4-6 fg), and came away with three blocks.
SHEEEESH MISTER PELLE@NorvelPelle05 | #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/dXYOQvgRXV
* Undrafted Florida State product Chris Koumadje also provided the Sixers with
stellar rim protection. He rejected five shots, and tallied 11 points to go with
seven rebounds.
* Second-year 76er Shake Milton started at point guard Friday. He handed out a
game-best seven assists. Not only did the 2018 no. 54 pick’s downhill drives
allow him to set up teammates, they also put him at the free throw line, where
he scored 11 of his 15 points.
* 26-year old big man Jalen Jones turned in a quality performance. He
manufactured 16 points (4-7 fg) and five rebounds in 17 minutes. Jones played
his college ball at Texas A&M, went undrafted in 2016, and has since logged time
in the NBA, G League, and international circuit.
Sixers Social:
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From the Other Side:
Melbourne, Australia native Jock Landale registered a 25-point, 10-rebound
double-double for the Milwaukee Bucks. In May, he commited to play the upcoming
season in Lithuania.
Breaking Down the Box Score:
Click here for a complete box score.
On Tap:
Up next for the Summer 76ers is a date Saturday (5:30 PM ET) against the Boston
Celtics. The C’s are carrying all four of their 2019 draft picks – Romeo
Langford, Grant Williams, Carsen Edwards, and Tremont Waters – on their roster.
Player: Shake Milton
Player: Marial Shayok
Player: Zhaire Smith
Player: Matisse Thybulle
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