Yesterday the Philadelphia 76ers opened their summer league play in the Utah summer league. The 76ers took on the San Antonio Spurs. Sixers fans finally got to see their lottery pick play the same season they get drafted. Jahlil Okafor made his debut last night against the Spurs. Jahlil Okafor scored 18 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 1 steal.
The 76ers kept the game close through the first half of the game trailing the San Antonio Spurs 34-30. But the third quarter the 76ers owned that quarter. The 76ers outscored the Spurs 24 to 15 in third quarter. The 76ers ended the third quarter leading 54 to 49. But, the 4th quarter is where the Spurs regained control of the game. The Spurs outscored the 76ers 25 to 17. The Spurs beat the 76ers in a close game 74-71. The 76ers play again tonight at 7 PM Eastern on NBA TV against the Boston Celtics.
Some bright spots for the 76ers were their young players are starting to get better. Jordan McRae the 76ers last year second round pick who played overseas this past year had 15 points and 5 rebounds last night. Furkan Aldemir may not have scored but he still was effective and was able to get 11 rebounds & 2 blocks which is very impressive. Jerami Grant had 13 points and 6 rebounds. Richaun Holmes this year's 76ers 2nd round pick had 9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1 block. T.J. McConnell an undrafted rookie that played college basketball at Arizona University had 6 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block.
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