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The NBA 2K26 Summer League semifinals kick off today featuring the Kings vs. Raptors and Hornets vs. Thunder, showcasing unbeaten teams vying for the title. Later, the WNBA’s AT&T All-Star Game will include Team Clark facing Team Collier in Indianapolis. Earlier games showed standout performances from players like Yuki Kawamura and Cody Williams. The excitement continues as the Summer League championship approaches, with the Suns also concluding their matches successfully.
Indianapolis – The NBA 2K26 Summer League semifinals are set to tip off today, featuring an exciting matchup between the Kings and Raptors at 4 PM ET, followed by the Hornets taking on the Thunder at 6 PM ET. This year’s semifinals highlight four unbeaten teams battling for a chance at the championship title.
Later today, the spotlight will transition from the Summer League to the WNBA’s AT&T All-Star Game, where Team Clark will compete against Team Collier at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis at 8:30 PM ET, as the league celebrates its top talents.
In Friday’s consolation games, several NBA hopefuls showcased their skills, indicating bright futures ahead. Yuki Kawamura of the Bulls made a notable impact by scoring 20 points and providing 10 assists, while Cody Williams of the Jazz led his team with an impressive 26 points and 5 three-pointers. Judah Mintz of the 76ers was instrumental in his team’s comeback victory, contributing 20 points and 4 assists in the process.
The Pacers secured a win against the Pelicans with a score of 113-104, highlighted by a strong performance from New Orleans’ No. 7 pick, Jeremiah Fears, who registered 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. Meanwhile, the Mavericks triumphed over the Magic with a 92-69 victory, where Maxwell Lewis scored a game-high 18 points and Aliou Diarra delivered a double-double performance featuring 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Nuggets also shone in their matchup against the Lakers, finishing strong with a 106-84 victory led by Curtis Jones’s 22 points and 8 assists.
As part of the WNBA All-Star festivities, Natasha Cloud emerged victorious in the Kia Skills Challenge, narrowly defeating Seattle’s Erica Wheeler. In a display of shooting prowess, Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty reclaimed the 3-Point Contest title, becoming one of only two multi-time winners in WNBA history.
On the youth basketball circuit, the anticipation for emerging talent intensifies with the ongoing Nike Peach Jam Playoffs and Nike Nationals, showcasing some of the best young players in the country. In the Summer League, the Portland Trail Blazers concluded their Las Vegas participation with a loss to the Phoenix Suns, finishing the league with a 3-2 record. Rookie center Yang Hansen was rested for the final game after his strong performances during the league.
The Phoenix Suns ended their Summer League on a high note, defeating the Trail Blazers with notable contributions from Khalif Battle and Boogie Ellis. The excitement continues to build as the Summer League championship matchup approaches on Sunday, with the Kings preparing to face the Thunder for the title, culminating in a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
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