Following Brandon Miller's impressive performance in Las Vegas, Chet Holmgren stole the show with a dominant display on both ends of the court, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 98-87 win over the Indiana Pacers. Holmgren, the second overall pick in the 2022 draft, showcased his skills with 25 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks, marking a strong return after missing the previous season due to a foot injury. This performance followed a solid outing in the Salt Lake City Summer League and a 16-point, 10-rebound game against Dallas in his Las Vegas debut.

Miller, selected just after Victor Wembanyama in this year's draft, also shone with a 26-point performance in Charlotte's narrow loss to Portland. He had previously experienced fluctuating performances in the Sacramento and Las Vegas summer leagues, struggling with his shot at times. This strong game followed outings where he scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against San Antonio but struggled with efficiency, followed by a 10-point game on poor shooting against the Lakers.
In other Summer League action, Ousmane Dieng contributed significantly to the Thunder's victory with 22 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc. Jared Butler and Keyontae Johnson also added 18 points each. For the Pacers, Jarace Walker led the scoring with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Isaiah Wong contributed 17 points.

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, with Jason Preston leading the way with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Kobe Brown also achieved a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. For the Grizzlies, Kenneth Lofton Jr. stood out with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Jake LaRavia added 22 points.
The Atlanta Hawks emerged victorious against the Minnesota Timberwolves, fueled by Tyrese Martin's 25 points and nine rebounds. Seth Lundy added 14 points, including four 3-pointers. For the Timberwolves, Brandon Williams led the scoring with 23 points, followed by Leonard Miller with 18 and D.J. Carton with 13 points and seven assists.

The Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors in overtime, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper and Dereck Lively II both recording double-doubles. Braxton Key's crucial dunk sealed the win for the Mavericks. Jaden Hardy led Dallas in scoring with 21 points, while Lester Quinones topped the scoring for the Warriors with 29 points.
The Detroit Pistons triumphed over the Toronto Raptors, with Ausar Thompson, the fifth overall pick in the recent draft, contributing 17 points and nine rebounds. Jared Rhoden added 18 points for the Pistons. Gradey Dick led the scoring for the Raptors with 22 points.

The New York Knicks edged out the Orlando Magic in overtime, with Charlie Brown Jr. leading the scoring with 19 points. Undrafted rookie Jaylen Martin hit the game-winning shot for the Knicks. Jett Howard led the scoring for the Magic with 22 points.

Finally, the Utah Jazz defeated the Denver Nuggets, with Ochai Agbaji and Luka Samanic both scoring 14 points. Julian Strawther led the scoring for the Nuggets with 21 points. The NBA Summer League continues to provide exciting matchups and impressive individual performances.
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