Nets lose to Cavaliers in close summer league matchup 101-97
The Brooklyn Nets came into the first day of the Las Vegas Summer League by matching up with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday at Cox Pavilion. Unfortunately, the Nets lost to the Cavaliers in a close one, 101-97.
Forward, and Brooklyn’s 2023 51st overall pick, Jalen Wilson had 17 points and five rebounds while guard Armoni Brooks had 17 points and six rebounds. Former Memphis Grizzlies Guard Kennedy Chandler had 16 points and guard Matt Lewis had 14 points.
After going into halftime down 52-38, the Nets won the third quarter 33-15 thanks to a big 13-point quarter from Wilson. With Brooklyn being down as many as 18 points in the contest, they got back into the game by winning the fastbreak points battle 30-13 as well as forcing Cleveland to turn the ball over 20 times. Cleveland was able to hang on for the win thanks to nice fourth quarters from Sharife Cooper, Emoni Bates, and Isaiah Mobley, who combined for 25 points in the period.
Here are the player grades for Friday’s loss to the Cavaliers:
Kennedy Chandler: B+
Chandler did his best to show his all-around game as he stuffed the stat sheet with three assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. It was surprising to see Chandler waived by the Memphis Grizzlies in April after being drafted with the 38th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Nonetheless, Chandler displayed some of the athleticism that he can offer at the next level as he made some nice moves to the rim and showed off some solid finishes.
Armoni Brooks: B
Brooks had a solid outing for the Nets in this one as he displayed his ability to show the three-ball with incredible efficiency. Brooks went from 5-of-9 from three-point range and he showed that he is willing to get on the glass by picking up 6 rebounds. What was important about Brooks’ performance is that he took his shots with confidence and did not hesitate on many of his looks.
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