NBA Summer League: Light and Shadow at Cade Cunningham - Strong Green Defense

The first appearance of Cade Cunningham in the pistons jersey shows the top pick light and shadow. A strong debut shelves Jalen Green. And a German can convince at the prelude of the Summer League.

Detroit Pistons (0-1) - Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) 72:76

Points: Saddiq Bey (14) - Theo Maledon (15)

Rebounds: Saddiq Bey (12) - Jaylen Hoard (10)

Assists: Killian Hayes (5) - Theo Maledon (11)

The evening was really good for top pick Cade Cunningham. After almost two minutes he got the ball served in the right corner - Nothing But Net. Shortly thereafter, he also net his second threesome, but in the further course of the game he had some problems with his offense (12, 5/17 FG and 5 Turnover). But the pistons rookie also influenced the defense with 2 steals and blocks.

There were less good news from Thunder-Rookie Josh Giddey, whose evening was already finished after only 5 minutes of use. The no.6 pick had to leave the parquet prematurely due to an injury to the left ankle. But on the part of the Thunder Theo Maledon, the game pushed his stamp.

The Sophomore led his team with 15 points and 11 assists to victory and led the Thunder-offense excellently. Thus, OKC took control in the third quarter and did not give the game anymore. Positive from German perspective: Oscar da Silva was allowed to ran in the Thunder-Jerse near 13 minutes. The German Big, who is under contract at Ludwigsburg, scored 8 points (4/8 FG), grabbed 3 rebounds and gained 2 steals and 1 block.

Cleveland Cavaliers (0-1) - Houston Rockets (1-0) 76:84

Points: Isaac Okoro (17) - Jalen Green (23)

Rebounds: Mfiondu Cabins (13) - Alperen Sensün (15)

Assists: Jaylen Hands (3) - Josh Christopher (4)

Strong Rockets debut of Nr.2-Pick Jalen Green. The 19-year-old introduced his great strength in his first summer league game: his offensive game. Green sanked on the way to 23 counters 9/18 out of the field, he picked up strongly to the basket, let threesome raining (4/9) or met difficult turnaround and stepback jumper.

In general, the rookies of the Texans delivered a good idea. Next to Green Marked Nr.16-Pick Alperen Sensün A strong double-double (15 points and 15 rebounds, 4 blocks), Josh Christopher (No.24 pick) contributed 18 meters. In the final portion, when Houston the game was cracked, then Kenyon Martin Jr. with 10 of its 17 meters was on the spot.

On the pages of the CAVs, the focus was on Nr.3-Pick Evan Mobley, who rose 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks, but was not quite in his rhythm (6/17 fg and 5 turnover). Nonetheless, Mobley knew all overall and pointed to a few times with Toughhen's degrees in the zone his potential.

The other games of the Summer League at a glance

Atlanta Hawks (0-1) - Boston Celtics (1-0) 83:85

Points: Jalen Johnson (20) - PAYTON PRITCHARD (23)

Rebounds: Jalen Johnson (10) - Carsen Edwards (8)

Assists: Sharife Cooper (6) - Carsen Edwards (6)

New York Knicks (0-1) - Toronto Raptors (1-0) 79:89

Points: OBI Toppin (24) - Malachi Flynn (23)

Rebounds: OBI Toppin and Jericho Sims (8) - Freddie Gillespie (13)

Assists: Immanuel Quickley (8) - Scottie Barnes (5)

Charlotte Hornets (0-1) - Portland Trail Blazers (1-0) 86:93

Points: James Bouknight (19) - Antonio Blakeney (27)

Rebounds: Kai Jones (10) - Kenneth Faried (8)

Assists: Grant Riller (6) - Emmanuel Mudiay (9)

Indiana Pacers - Washington Wizards (postponed)

Miami Heat (1-0) - Denver Nuggets (0-1) 97:77

Points: R.J. Nembhard (18) - Bol Bol and Caleb Agada (21)

Rebounds: KZ Okpala (11) - Daniel Hamilton (11)

Assists: Dejon Jarreau (4) - Caleb Agada (5)

Phoenix Suns (0-1) - Los Angeles Lakers (1-0) 72:73

Points: Jalen Smith (15) - Devontae Cacok (13)

Rebounds: Jalen Smith (12) - Vic Law and Devontae Cacok (7)

Assists: Jalenen Smith and Nate Mason (3) - Zavier Simpson (5)

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Day 1 The Summer League in Las Vegas at a Glance

Date | Time | Team 1 | Team 2 | Result --- | --- | --- | --- |- 8th. August | 10 pm | Atlanta Hawks | Boston Celtics | 83:85 | 10.30 pm | New York Knicks | Toronto Raptors | 79:89 9 . August | 0 o'clock | Charlotte Hornets | Portland Trail Blazers | 86:93 | 0.30 Cleveland Cavaliers | Houston Rockets | 76:84 | 2 o'clock | Indiana Pacers | Washington Wizards | Postponed | 2.30pm | Detroit Pistons | Oklahoma City Thunder | 72:76 | 4 o'clock | Miami Heat | Denver Nuggets | 97:77 | 4.30 Phoenix Suns | Los Angeles Lakers | 72:73