SummerNets 91, SummerKnicks 65: Scenes from a shining Knickel
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Key Points:
- The Knicks opened the Las Vegas Summer League with a 91-65 loss to the Nets, struggling particularly in the third quarter where Brooklyn outscored them 30-9.
- Mohamed Diawara, recently signed to a 4-year, $11.2M contract, had a disappointing performance with seven points on 1-of-9 shooting and a -39 plus-minus rating.
- Pacome Dadiet led the Knicks with 20 points and seven assists, while rookie Tyler Nickel impressed with 18 points, shooting 6-of-10 from three-point range.
- Brooklyn’s Egor Dëmin stood out with 20 points, seven rebounds, and efficient play, continuing his promising trajectory after a strong rookie season.
- The Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs next in the Summer League, looking to bounce back from their opening loss.
