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NBA Summer League festivities resumed on Tuesday with the final quartet of matches in Salt Lake City and San Francisco, paving the way for all 30 teams to converge on Las Vegas for the 2025 NBA 2K26 Summer League.
Here’s a recap of the standout performances from Tuesday’s games:
The Spurs appeared to be in charge with just three minutes remaining, but the Lakers’ pairing seized the moment, scoring the last 17 points for Los Angeles. Bazley capped off the thrilling 89-88 win with a dramatic putback slam, wrapping up the 2025 California Classic on a high note.
Knecht, drafted 17th overall in the 2024 Draft, registered 25 points (10 of which were scored in the final three minutes) and snagged eight rebounds. Bazley, the 23rd pick from the 2019 Draft, topped all scorers with 27 points (8-for-10 FG), along with 13 boards, two steals, and a block. The Lakers concluded their San Francisco stint with a record of 2-1 and are looking forward to a highly anticipated clash in Las Vegas against No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Dallas (Thursday, 8 PM ET, ESPN).
DALTON KNECHT FEELING IT. DARIUS BAZLEY PUTS LA AHEAD.
15-5@Lakersrun to take a 1-point lead with 13.3 left on ESPN!pic.twitter.com/to2NPxRfe7
— NBA (@NBA)July 9, 2025
In Philadelphia’s thrilling 91-90 victory over Memphis, the 6-foot-4 guard Mintz led the charge with 26 points (9-for-15 FG), three assists, and three steals in just 29 minutes. The Grizzlies managed to pull ahead with under a minute remaining, but Mintz then scored the last five points for the Sixers, capping it with an and-1 layup just eight seconds before the final buzzer.
count it! 🗣️https://t.co/a6qPmfMdkqpic.twitter.com/Vl9aoAUiJ1
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers)July 9, 2025
The Jazz’s young talent had a strong showing in the closing game of the Salt Lake City Summer League. He posted 18 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocks in an 86-82 triumph over OKC. The 6-foot-11 center’s performance was bolstered by rookie Walter Clayton Jr., who contributed 20 points, securing Utah’s solid finish. Filipowski, selected 32nd in the 2024 Draft, averaged 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds over 72 games last season with the Jazz.
Flip with a double-double and a combined 38 points from Walt and Kyle ensured the victory and a 3-0 finish in the SLC Summer League ☀️😎#TakeNotepic.twitter.com/K7eOvaLKKj
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz)July 9, 2025
Representing San Antonio, the 6-foot-6 guard from the Dominican Republic stood out as the only Spurs player to exceed ten points, netting 25 points (9-for-14 FG, 3-for-5 from beyond the arc), plus six rebounds and five assists in a tight loss to Los Angeles. His attempt for a game-winning shot in the dying seconds fell short. The 23-year-old averaged 24.5 points in 31 G League contests last season.
Burton made his mark for Memphis, scoring 23 points (7-for-12 FG) including five three-pointers, along with nine rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes. Last season, he participated in eight games for the Memphis Hustle within the G League.
In Miami’s convincing 93-79 victory over Golden State, the 24-year-old showcased his NBA experience. Lewis, chosen 13th in the 2020 Draft, recorded 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting and contributed four assists, leading the Heat to a final record of 2-1 at the California Classic. Over four NBA seasons, Lewis has played with the Pelicans, Raptors, and Jazz, alongside the Capital City Go-Go last season in the G League.
The reigning NBA champion, drafted 38th overall in 2024, led OKC with 19 points (11 coming in the first quarter), along with eight assists, five rebounds, and two steals despite the defeat against Utah. Mitchell, a 6-foot-5 guard from Belgium, averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists across 36 games with the Thunder last season.
Larsson filled the stat sheet in his 22 minutes of play. The 44th pick in the 2024 Draft notched 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists during Miami’s victory. The 24-year-old guard from Sweden had a solid rookie season with the Heat, averaging 4.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists over 55 games (including eight starts).
In defeat against Miami, the 6-foot-7 forward led the Warriors with 14 points in 23 minutes. Rowe previously played six games for Golden State on a two-way contract and spent the last two seasons in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors.
