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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Tyler Kolek drills five threes as Knicks beat Nets for first Summer League win
The Knicks won their first game of the Las Vegas Summer League Tuesday night with a 97-93 victory over their crosstown rival, the Brooklyn Nets. Here are some takeaways... - Tyler Kolek shook off two stinkers to put up 25 points, four assists and four steals on 5-for-12 shooting from three, most of which came in an electric first half. MarJon Beauchamp added 25 points on 7-for-17 shooting via a plethora of aggressive takes. Advertisement The rest of the squad played supporting roles as Kevin McCullar Jr. and Pacome Dadiet were sidelined. - Drew Timme led the way for Brooklyn with 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Caleb Daniels chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds and Quincy Olivari scored 16 as well. - The Knicks were much more competitive out of the gate in this one. It helped that Kolek found his touch immediately with a couple threes, an in-between pull-up and flashy euro in transition in the early going, finishing with 14 points, two assists, three steals and no turnovers in the first quarter. - With first-round pick Egor Demin out, fellow rookie point guard Ben Saraf looked to take advantage with seven points and two steals in the opening frame; however, New York rode maybe their best offensive quarter in Vegas to a 24-21 lead. Advertisement - Kolek continued his tear, whipping cross-court passes around and controlling the offense -- he hit three more threes, a pull-up jumper and another catch-and-fire from deep on the wing. Ariel Hukporti commanded the defense on the other end, recording a block and showing off his touch with a little euro in the lane. The Knicks led 41-39 going into halftime behind Kolek's 23 points. - Beauchamp made an impact to kick off the third, hitting an open three, floater and jumping the passing lane for a steal into free throws, finishing with nine points in the period. The Nets remained competitive despite their poor shooting thanks to a big effort on the offensive glass. - New York desperately wanted its first Summer League win, though, going on a 14-2 run late in the quarter. A Beauchamp to Scuka alley-oop capped a big quarter as the Knicks led 69-60 going into the fourth. Advertisement - Even when Kolek cooled off, the Knicks offense persisted. Mohamed Diawara made a hard drive and dumped it off to Nnaji for an and-one, while Beauchamp made more plays inside. Brooklyn managed to get the lead within single digits in the closing minutes, but New York secured the win with strong defense and free-throw shooting. Highlights What's next The Knicks close out Summer League action with a Thursday afternoon matchup with the Pacers at 4:30 p.m.
USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nets summer league player grades: Drew Timme has 24 in loss to Knicks
The Brooklyn Nets have not been earning the results they wanted through two games in the Las Vegas Summer League, but Tuesday presented another chance for them to notch their first win in the event. With a matchup against Tyler Kolek and the New York Knicks on tap, Brooklyn had the opportunity to show what they could do with more practice time, but the results remained the same. The Nets lost to the Knicks 97-93 on Tuesday to drop them to 0-3 thus far in the summer league, meaning that they likely have no shot of making to the playoffs within the event. Brooklyn lost the game despite center Drew Timme going off for 24 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists while forward Caleb Daniels dropped 16 points and nine rebounds in his first chance to start. The main reason that the Nets lost to the Knicks was due to guard Tyler Kolek and forward MarJon Beauchamp scoring 25 points each, showing how hard it was for Brooklyn to defend them over the course of the game. Here are the Nets player grades following Tuesday's loss to New York: Nolan Traore: D Traore got the chance to start this game with Egor Demin and Tyson Etienne being ruled out for the matchup, but this game following a trend for Traore in which he showed some positives and negatives. His overall shooting was lacking, especially at the rim, but him continuing to show that he's lightning-quick with the ball in his hands along with some nice passing should keep Nets fans encouraged. Ben Saraf: C+ Saraf, like Traore, got the opportunity to start in a summer league game with some players being held out of the game for various reasons and scoring efficiently was not his strong start. To be fair, this was the most aggressive that Saraf has been in Las Vegas and he did make some nice moves to get all the way to the rim. Saraf did a good job of keeping his head in the game and he had some active hands on the defensive end of the floor and came away with some steals as a result. Caleb Daniels: B+ Daniels drew the start and he made the most of it as he did a great job of scoring the ball while trying to spread the floor for players like Drew Timme and Ben Saraf. Daniels did a good job of scoring at all three levels and he was all over the boards with his rebounding. Daniels did in this game what every player looking for an NBA roster spot should be doing in the summer league and that's playing hard on every possession and hitting open shots. Grant Nelson: B- Nelson did a good job of scoring the ball when it came his way, but one would have liked to see him be more aggressive on the offensive end, especially when he got the ball near the rim. Nelson did a good job of rebounding and he was active on the defensive end on the perimeter and in the paint. Unfortunately, Nelson turned the ball over too much over the course of the game. Drew Timme: A- Timme had another chance to show what he could do in the Las Vegas Summer League as the starting center for the Nets and while he wasn't as efficient, he still proved his dominance. Timme did not make any of his three-point attempts, but other than that, he was efficient finishing around the basket. Timme did a great job of cleaning up the glass and passing the ball, showing his all-around game. TJ Bamba: C Bamba did a good job of scoring when the ball came his way as he found some success scoring in the paint using his frame to finish. Other than that, Bamba did not do much else on the offensive end of the floor and he seemed to pick up some fouls while trying to guard his man. Quincy Olivari: B Olivari had a good performance coming off the bench for the Nets as he scored the ball well overall even though he struggled shooting the ball from three-point land. Olivari found most of his success finishing in the restricted area and drawing fouls, showing that he is more than just his three-point shot. Olivari did pick up six fouls in his 27 minutes on the floor so that part was concerning.
USA Today
16 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nets vs. Knicks summer league game preview: How to watch, lineups
The Brooklyn Nets (0-2) have not had the start to the Las Vegas Summer League that they were hoping for when they made their debut for this event on last Thursday. The good news is that Brooklyn gets another chance to earn their first win of the summer league on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. The Nets have seen solid performances out of players like Drew Timme and Nolan Traore over the course of their two games thus far, but everyone will be tested against this Knicks squad. For New York, they have been relying on Kevin McCullar Jr. and Pacome Dadiet as players the team is hoping can take the next step during the 2025-26 season to help the franchise move further in the playoffs. Brooklyn has been trying to play at the fast pace that head coach Jordi Fernandez wants to play while maintaining the free-flowing nature of allowing other players to make plays within the flow of the game. With that being said, here's what you need to know to get ready for Tuesday's game against the Knicks: How To Watch Probable Starting Lineups Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks Who To Watch Drew Timme has been incredible for the Nets through two games as he is averaging 26.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 62.2% from the field and 30.0% from three-point land. However, it has been clear for awhile that Timme can play in the NBA after what he did last season in a limited sample size and what he's done thus far in Vegas. One player to watch for against the Knicks is Egor Demin, the eighth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and the player that most Nets fans are curious about. Demin has not had a breakout game in the summer league just yet, but it looks like his confidence is growing as he gets more comfortable with the NBA game and how physical the players are allowed to be. Demin put up better counting numbers against the Wizards than he did in his debut against the Thunder, but his shooting percentages have not been encouraging to this point. Demin is not going to turn into a knockdown shooter over night, but it would ease some concerns about his ability to play off the ball if he were to shoot the ball better attacking the rim and finishing in the paint.
New York Post
21 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
How Drew Timme's summer league breakout has opened NBA eyes and complicated the Nets' roster plans
LAS VEGAS — Drew Timme came to summer league signed, but not safe. He could be changing that here in Sin City. Along with all the preconceived ideas and premature narratives about whether he's an NBA player. Still very much fighting for his place on Brooklyn's roster, Timme has been far and away the Nets' best player here in Las Vegas. The big man is in the early running for MVP of the event, and to prove he belongs in the league. It's something he's not taking for granted.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Wizards' No. 2 overall pick dunked on by former Gonzaga star Drew Timme
Sparks are flying in the NBA Summer League. On Sunday night, former Gonzaga star Drew Timme made his mark with 30 points for the Brooklyn Nets. One highlight over a notable Wizards player put an exclamation mark on a fantastic individual performance. Advertisement Midway through the second quarter, Timme executed his signature pick-and-roll action and got the ball driving down the lane. The Wizards' second overall pick, Alex Sarr, made the mistake of meeting Timme at the rim. The result was a rim-rocking highlight play. It wasn't a pretty moment for Sarr, but he had a highlight night of his own. The big man set a Summer League record with eight blocks. He also chipped in 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Wizards won 102-96. They also got 21 points from this year's sixth overall pick Tre Johnson. It's a tough individual moment but a great sign overall for Washington. Sarr's rookie season showed a need for growth if the Wizards want to get their return on investment. The future could be bright at Capital One Arena. Advertisement For Timme, his 30 points didn't lead to a win but they're not in vain. The former Gonzaga star is battling to stay in the league and explosive plays like his poster slam over Sarr showcase his talent. The real winner of the game is the Summer League, which is in need of new storylines after the announcement that Cooper Flagg will be shut down for the summer. It leaves space for a player like Sarr or Timme to take the spotlight like they did on Sunday night.
