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The NBA 2K26 Summer League semifinals feature unbeaten teams, with the Kings facing the Raptors and the Hornets against the Thunder. WNBA’s AT&T All-Star Game showcases top women’s talent. Notable performances include impressive contributions from rising prospects and established stars, making for thrilling basketball events today.
Indianapolis – The NBA 2K26 Summer League semifinals are underway today, featuring an exciting lineup of games that will be broadcasted on ESPN. The matchups include the Sacramento Kings taking on the Toronto Raptors at 4 PM ET, followed by the Charlotte Hornets facing off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 6 PM ET. All four teams competing are currently unbeaten, heightening the stakes as they vie for a championship title.
Later this evening, basketball enthusiasts can look forward to the WNBA’s AT&T All-Star Game at 8:30 PM ET, where Team Clark will compete against Team Collier at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This prestigious event promises to showcase the best talent in women’s basketball.
In the consolation games held on Friday, several NBA hopefuls made an impact, demonstrating their potential to earn a spot in the league. Yuki Kawamura of the Chicago Bulls had a standout performance, scoring 20 points and providing 10 assists. Cody Williams of the Utah Jazz led his team with an impressive 26 points and five three-pointers. Judah Mintz of the Philadelphia 76ers helped fuel a comeback victory with his contribution of 20 points and four assists.
The Indiana Pacers secured a victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, finishing the game 113-104. Noteworthy was the performance of New Orleans’ No. 7 draft pick, Jeremiah Fears, who scored 22 points, collected seven rebounds, and assisted four times. The Dallas Mavericks also had a decisive win against the Orlando Magic, taking the game 92-69, with Maxwell Lewis leading the scoresheet with 18 points. Additionally, Aliou Diarra achieved a double-double, scoring 12 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.
The Denver Nuggets clinched a strong victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, concluding with a score of 106-84, highlighted by Curtis Jones, who contributed 22 points and eight assists. These performances have kept excitement alive as the playoffs progress toward the championship matchup on Sunday, where the Kings will face the Thunder in a highly anticipated duel.
Simultaneously, WNBA festivities are buzzing with action, highlighted by Natasha Cloud winning the Kia Skills Challenge, narrowly defeating Seattle’s Erica Wheeler. Additionally, Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty reclaimed the 3-Point Contest title, making her one of only two multi-time winners in WNBA history.
The landscape of youth basketball is also thriving, with the ongoing Nike Peach Jam Playoffs and Nike Nationals showcasing some of the best young talents in the country. As the basketball community focuses on both the Summer League and the WNBA accomplishments, there is a palpable sense of excitement in the air.
On a note related to team performances, the Portland Trail Blazers concluded their participation in the Las Vegas Summer League with a loss against the Phoenix Suns, ending the circuit with a 3-2 record. Notably, rookie center Yang Hansen did not play in this final game, having shown strong performances throughout the summer league. The Phoenix Suns finished their Summer League campaign with an impressive win against the Trail Blazers, bolstered by productive contributions from Khalif Battle and Boogie Ellis.
In less than two hours, the world of basketball will focus on the Summer League semifinals and the WNBA All-Star Game, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcomes and standout performances that will shape the future of the NBA and WNBA.
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