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NBA Summer League Day 5: Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk, Kyle Filipowski, Jazz put on a show
NBA Summer League Day 5: Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk, Kyle Filipowski, Jazz put on a show

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NBA Summer League Day 5: Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk, Kyle Filipowski, Jazz put on a show

We're into the second phase of Summer League, with a lot of the stars done, but not all. And those stars showed out on Monday. Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk This whole game was fun. The Bulls and the Pacers combined for the most entertaining game of the Summer League so far. Advertisement However, it was the Pacers' Johnny Furphy who stole the show with a legendary dunk. Poor Noa Essengue is about to be a meme. To be fair, Essengue scored 21 points, while Matas Buzelis showed why he is too good to still be playing in Summer League, scoring 28 points. It wasn't just those buckets; it was that the Bulls were getting theirs with flair in an up-and-down, fast-paced game. —Kurt Helin Spurs and Jazz put on a show The matchup between the Spurs and Jazz ended up being one of the best games of Summer League so far. Kyle Filipowski dominated early and often, knocking down three triples in the first four minutes of the game and finishing with 35 points, 11 rebounds and five three-pointers. He had a layup to give Utah a late lead before Dylan Harper tied it up to force overtime, and Filipowski also had a dunk with two seconds left in overtime to tie the game before Riley Minix nailed the game-winning shot at the buzzer. Filipowski has been fantastic through Summer League in both Utah and Las Vegas, and it wouldn't be shocking if they opted to shut him down for the remainder of the summer. With John Collins now in Los Angeles, Filipowski should be a key contributor for the Jazz this season. John Tonje made his Summer League debut for Utah and finished with 16 points and four three-pointers. The 24-year-old rookie shined at Wisconsin last season and could be an NBA-ready scoring option for the Jazz this year, though the amount of depth Utah has will make it difficult for him to earn minutes. Advertisement Carter Bryant continued to play high-level defense, and Dylan Harper was solid despite not being quite as good as he was against Dallas, but David Jones-Garcia was the star once again. He dropped 28 points in the win, which was his fifth-straight game scoring at least 20 points this summer. The only time he didn't reach 20, he finished with 18 points. Jones-Garcia has certainly played his way into at least a two-way contract, especially if he keeps this up. —Noah Rubin Other notes from Summer League • Kel'el Ware responds after Spoelstra's criticism. In his first game at the Las Vegas Summer League, Miami's promising young big man Kel'el Ware was uninspiring, scoring 10 points with six boards and kind of coasting through the game (it's a concerning sign when a guy who got so much run as a rookie does not dominate in Summer League). The next day, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra showed up at Summer League practice and had some pointed words for Ware: Advertisement "A big part of this is he has to really embrace and improve his professionalism, his consistency, his approach every single day. He has to get better with that. It's learning how to become a pro. I understand it. He was 20 last year, and he's 21. We have bigger expectations... "The professionalism and consistency has to improve, and it is. Our standards are not going to change, and our expectations and how fast we want that to improve for him are not going to change. But he has to get better at it, he has to take ownership of it, and the other stuff will come along with that." Ware got the message. He was much more intense and focused against the Cavaliers on Sunday, scoring 21 points on 8-of-14 shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. On Sunday, Ware had another strong game with 21 points and 15 boards against Boston. —Helin • Kon Knueppel looks better. Kon Knueppel struggled in his Summer League debut on Friday and then sat out on Saturday. However, he was finally able to get things going against the Mavericks. He made an impact in a variety of ways, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers. He was solid on defense, created shots for his teammates and had a double-double after not recording one during his lone season at Duke. Oh yeah, and he can shoot too. —Rubin • Așa Newell's 3-point shot. Asa Newell hit four three-pointers on Sunday, which was an encouraging sign for his development. Deep-range shooting will be a huge swing skill for his future in the NBA. Advertisement On Monday, he only hit one, but it was clear the defense respected his shot. Early in the first quarter, he got his defender to jump on a pump fake, which set up a strong drive to the basket and a pair of free throws. Newell doesn't need to be an elite stretch big for the Hawks; they have Kristaps Porzingis for that. However, if he can at least space the floor enough for the defense to respect his shot, Trae Young and Jalen Johnson won't have any issues getting to the rim when Newell is in the game. Newell's lone shot from deep came late in the game to tie things up at 99, and he followed that up with a Euro step layup in transition to give Atlanta the lead. He finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the overtime victory. —Rubin • The highs and lows of Kobe Bufkin. Sure, there were plenty of mistakes, especially early, but Kobe Bufkin still had some positive aspects to his performance. He scored a game-high 25 points, including five of Atlanta's seven in overtime. However, he turned it over nine times and committed seven fouls. Yikes. Not what you want to see out of a first-round pick entering his third season. Bufkin would probably benefit from some extra games this summer. —Rubin Advertisement • Kennedy Chandler looking good. Kennedy Chandler continued to shine for the Rockets. He finished with 22 points, seven assists, and three steals and is now averaging 19 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game this summer. He had the ball in his hands a little extra with Reed Sheppard shut down for the rest of Summer League. Whether or not it's with Houston, Chandler has made a case to earn a two-way contract next season. —Rubin

NBA Summer League Day 5: Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk, Kyle Filipowski, Jazz put on a show
NBA Summer League Day 5: Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk, Kyle Filipowski, Jazz put on a show

NBC Sports

time2 days ago

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  • NBC Sports

NBA Summer League Day 5: Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk, Kyle Filipowski, Jazz put on a show

We're into the second phase of Summer League, with a lot of the stars done, but not all. And those stars showed out on Monday. Johnny Furphy's legendary dunk This whole game was fun. The Bulls and the Pacers combined for the most entertaining game of the Summer League so far. However, it was the Pacers' Johnny Furphy who stole the show with a legendary dunk. JOHNNY FURPHY MY GOODNESS 🤯🤯 Poor Noa Essengue is about to be a meme. 😵 To be fair, Essengue scored 21 points, while Matas Buzelis showed why he is too good to still be playing in Summer League, scoring 28 points. It wasn't just those buckets; it was that the Bulls were getting theirs with flair in an up-and-down, fast-paced game. —Kurt Helin SHOWTIME FROM YUKI & THE BULLS 🔥 CHI leads in the 4th... #NBA2KSummerLeague on ESPNU Spurs and Jazz put on a show The matchup between the Spurs and Jazz ended up being one of the best games of Summer League so far. Kyle Filipowski dominated early and often, knocking down three triples in the first four minutes of the game and finishing with 35 points, 11 rebounds and five three-pointers. He had a layup to give Utah a late lead before Dylan Harper tied it up to force overtime, and Filipowski also had a dunk with two seconds left in overtime to tie the game before Riley Minix nailed the game-winning shot at the buzzer. RILEY MINIX BUZZER BEATER FOR THE WIN 🚨 Spurs win a THRILLER in Vegas! Filipowski has been fantastic through Summer League in both Utah and Las Vegas, and it wouldn't be shocking if they opted to shut him down for the remainder of the summer. With John Collins now in Los Angeles, Filipowski should be a key contributor for the Jazz this season. Kyle Filipowski keeps his #NBA2KSummerLeague hot streak going 🔥 Jazz/Spurs is underway on NBA TV! John Tonje made his Summer League debut for Utah and finished with 16 points and four three-pointers. The 24-year-old rookie shined at Wisconsin last season and could be an NBA-ready scoring option for the Jazz this year, though the amount of depth Utah has will make it difficult for him to earn minutes. Carter Bryant continued to play high-level defense, and Dylan Harper was solid despite not being quite as good as he was against Dallas, but David Jones-Garcia was the star once again. He dropped 28 points in the win, which was his fifth-straight game scoring at least 20 points this summer. The only time he didn't reach 20, he finished with 18 points. Jones-Garcia has certainly played his way into at least a two-way contract, especially if he keeps this up. —Noah Rubin DAVID JONES BREAKING ANKLES IN SL!!! Other notes from Summer League • Kel'el Ware responds after Spoelstra's criticism. In his first game at the Las Vegas Summer League, Miami's promising young big man Kel'el Ware was uninspiring, scoring 10 points with six boards and kind of coasting through the game (it's a concerning sign when a guy who got so much run as a rookie does not dominate in Summer League). The next day, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra showed up at Summer League practice and had some pointed words for Ware: 'A big part of this is he has to really embrace and improve his professionalism, his consistency, his approach every single day. He has to get better with that. It's learning how to become a pro. I understand it. He was 20 last year, and he's 21. We have bigger expectations... 'The professionalism and consistency has to improve, and it is. Our standards are not going to change, and our expectations and how fast we want that to improve for him are not going to change. But he has to get better at it, he has to take ownership of it, and the other stuff will come along with that.' Ware got the message. He was much more intense and focused against the Cavaliers on Sunday, scoring 21 points on 8-of-14 shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. On Sunday, Ware had another strong game with 21 points and 15 boards against Boston. —Helin Blocks, dunks, triples, lobs, intensity, you name it… Kel'el was showing it all tonight • Kon Knueppel looks better. Kon Knueppel struggled in his Summer League debut on Friday and then sat out on Saturday. However, he was finally able to get things going against the Mavericks. He made an impact in a variety of ways, finishing with 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three three-pointers. He was solid on defense, created shots for his teammates and had a double-double after not recording one during his lone season at Duke. Oh yeah, and he can shoot too. —Rubin catch & shoot kon 😮‍💨 #NBASummer • Așa Newell's 3-point shot. Asa Newell hit four three-pointers on Sunday, which was an encouraging sign for his development. Deep-range shooting will be a huge swing skill for his future in the NBA. On Monday, he only hit one, but it was clear the defense respected his shot. Early in the first quarter, he got his defender to jump on a pump fake, which set up a strong drive to the basket and a pair of free throws. Newell doesn't need to be an elite stretch big for the Hawks; they have Kristaps Porzingis for that. However, if he can at least space the floor enough for the defense to respect his shot, Trae Young and Jalen Johnson won't have any issues getting to the rim when Newell is in the game. Newell's lone shot from deep came late in the game to tie things up at 99, and he followed that up with a Euro step layup in transition to give Atlanta the lead. He finished with 14 points and six rebounds in the overtime victory. —Rubin Asa Newell slow step in transition • The highs and lows of Kobe Bufkin. Sure, there were plenty of mistakes, especially early, but Kobe Bufkin still had some positive aspects to his performance. He scored a game-high 25 points, including five of Atlanta's seven in overtime. However, he turned it over nine times and committed seven fouls. Yikes. Not what you want to see out of a first-round pick entering his third season. Bufkin would probably benefit from some extra games this summer. —Rubin • Kennedy Chandler looking good. Kennedy Chandler continued to shine for the Rockets. He finished with 22 points, seven assists, and three steals and is now averaging 19 points, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals per game this summer. He had the ball in his hands a little extra with Reed Sheppard shut down for the rest of Summer League. Whether or not it's with Houston, Chandler has made a case to earn a two-way contract next season. —Rubin Aggressive drive from Kennedy Chandler for the and-1 😤 Hawks vs Rockets #NBA2KSummerLeague play is on NBA TV!

Put this hysterical photo of Johnny Furphy's filthy dunk in the Louvre
Put this hysterical photo of Johnny Furphy's filthy dunk in the Louvre

USA Today

time2 days ago

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  • USA Today

Put this hysterical photo of Johnny Furphy's filthy dunk in the Louvre

Indiana Pacers wing Johnny Furphy took flight in Las Vegas during a game against the Chicago Bulls, and it's a moment he'll likely always remember. Furphy, 20, is an Australian-born former second-round pick who played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Last year, he was one of the top performers at NBA 2K25 Summer League among second-round picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. After a trip to the NBA Finals with the Pacers during his rookie campaign, Furphy has had some additional time to get some more basketball under his belt this summer. He showed why that opportunity can help with confidence on Monday evening. All it took was an absurd amount of hang time for one of the nastiest dunks you will see. Check out the way that Furphy takes the ball down the court before throwing it down with authority: Here is another angle for your viewing pleasure and enjoyment. You can really see the way his defender had no chance on this one: The videos may have looked cool, but somehow, one photo made it look even tougher. This was an absolute annihilation by Furphy on Bulls rookie Noa Essengue: Welcome to the league, Noa. Good for you for trying to contest this one, and I'm sorry it had to happen this way.

Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton react to Johnny Furphy's reel dunk while fans demand more minutes for him
Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton react to Johnny Furphy's reel dunk while fans demand more minutes for him

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Time of India

Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton react to Johnny Furphy's reel dunk while fans demand more minutes for him

Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton react to Johnny Furphy's reel dunk while fans demand more minutes for him (Image Credit: Getty Images) Johnny Furphy's reel dunk in the Indiana Pacers' game against the Chicago Bulls made everyone sit up and take notice. The 2024 second-round pick stirred the NBA world with his insane dunk. Ones who were quick to notice and react were Indiana superstars Tyrese Haliburton and Caitlin Clark. Fans could not contain their excitement and demanded to see Furphy more on the court in the upcoming season. They also showed concern about Tyrese's recovery from Achilles' tendon surgery. Furphy posted 15 points and six rebounds in his 31-minute game. He stood out in the Pacers' squad as one of the five players who scored in double digits. However, his performance could not stop the Chicago Bulls, and they won the game 114-105.. Caitlin Clark and Tyrese Haliburton praise Johnny Furphy's crazy dunk over Noa Essengue The Indiana Pacers' future now seems to be bright with performances delivered by young talents like Johnny Furphy. The Pacers' superstar, Tyrese Haliburton, was all in praise for the rising guard who showed exceptional athleticism with his massive dunk over Noa Essengue. He took to X to express his excitement over Furphy's happening dunk. He wrote: 'Johnny MF Furphy sheeeeeesh' The four-word praise said everything about Haliburton's state of mind as he watched Furphy light the court up with a tomahawk poster dunk. Tyrese Haliburton was not alone in awe of the Australian guard's mind-blowing dunk. WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark also joined Haliburton in praising Furphy and reposted his comment on her Instagram story. Caitlin Clark reposted Tyrese Haliburton's comment on Johnny Furphy on her Instagram Story (Caitlin/Instagram) In addition, the NBA Summer League tweeted on X: 'DUNK OF THE YEAR?!?! JOHNNY FURPHY with the BIG-TIME POSTER DUNK!' Furphy has indeed caused an uproar in the NBA world with his reel dunk. It is sure to go down in history as one of the iconic dunks. The dunk revealed his potential as a fighter and his command over the game. Fans demand more minutes on court for Johnny Furphy in upcoming season Johnny Furphy's dunk over Noa Essengue created a frenzy among fans. They commented on Tyrese Haliburton's encouraging post in large numbers and equivocally demanded to see Furphy more in action in the upcoming season. A fan @HeIIyBurton wrote, 'Tell Rick he needs minutes this year' Another fan @louchatsball commented on Tyrese's post, 'get him in the rotation pls mr burton' One more fan, @PowderPuffPlay, joined the fans in demanding more minutes for Furphy, saying, 'could we get him some mins this year please and thank you.' Fans demanded more minutes for Johnny Furphy in the upcoming season (Source:X) In one of the angles from where Furphy's dunk photo was taken, Chicago Bulls' Noa Essengue's expression was captured. That expression also became the talk of the fans, and some jokingly enquired if Noa is mulling over retirement after Furphy's massive dunk. One fan was quick to suggest that Furphy's breakout year was around. Furphy indeed gave a moment to remember to Indiana Pacers fans with his stylish dunk. Fans wish Tyrese Haliburton a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action soon Tyrese Haliburton's appreciation post on Johnny Furphy attracted comments from fans who were concerned about his injury. Some fans asked if he was recovering well. One of the fans @Whoispat_ extended support saying, 'We got your back ty' A fan @Tendaloin commented, 'We miss you bro. Even tho I'm not an Indiana fan, I hope your recovery is going great' Fans wished Tyrese Haliburton speedy recovery from Achilles' tendon surgery (Source: X) As per a Fox Sports report dated July 12, Caitlin Clark also shared a recent update on Haliburton's recovery, saying: 'I'm at the hyperbaric chamber and I'm in one tube and Tyrese is in the tube next to me…I mean he loves basketball... I was on a plane flying back, and he's like, 'Yeah, I'm already re-watching it, I'll text you what I think.' And I'm like, bro, that's how you know how bored he is. He's probably one of our biggest fans.' The Pacers' fans are right in expecting Furphy to fill in the shoes of Tyrese Haliburton, who is to give the upcoming season a miss due to recovering from Achilles' tear surgery. Haliburton keeps tabs on the teams' games to stay connected with the game and stay engaged in the recovery phase. Also Read: He's not 100%, it's pretty clear' - Indiana Pacers' coach Rick Carlisle drops crucial injury update on key player Tyrese Haliburton Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!

Pacers' Johnny Furphy throws down dunk of the Summer League in wild poster over Noa Essengue
Pacers' Johnny Furphy throws down dunk of the Summer League in wild poster over Noa Essengue

Yahoo

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Pacers' Johnny Furphy throws down dunk of the Summer League in wild poster over Noa Essengue

The NBA's Summer League in Las Vegas is just getting started, but Johnny Furphy has already laid claim to what should easily go down as the dunk of the event. Furphy, after weaving his way up the court in the second quarter of the Indiana Pacers' matchup with the Bulls, cocked back and threw down a wild one-handed slam over Chicago rookie Noa Essengue on Monday afternoon at Cox Pavillion in Las Vegas. The replay and photos that came out of it were somehow even better. Essengue was taken by the Bulls took out of France with the No. 12 overall pick in the draft earlier this summer. He didn't stand a chance on the play. Advertisement Furphy is fresh off his rookie season in the league last season with the Pacers, who he helped reach the NBA Finals. After being selected with the No. 35 overall pick out of Kansas in the 2024 NBA Draft, Furphy averaged just shy of eight minutes per game last season for the Pacers. He averaged 14.3 points in the 10 games he played with their G League affiliate, too. Furphy had 11 points at halftime on Monday night. He finished with 15 points and shot 5-of-9 from the field in the Pacers' 114-105 loss to the Bulls. Essengue finished with 21 points for Chicago. While there is plenty of time left for someone to go after the 'Dunk of the Summer League' title, Furphy has set the bar incredibly high. That poster, which Essengue somehow already found himself on the wrong side of, is going to be very hard to beat.

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