I am currently covering the NBA Summer League in Vegas for Hoops Tv. Check out my story from Day Six.
Day Six of the 2009 NBA Summer League saw a host of fresh names take over the spotlight in Las Vegas. Of course, it helped that Golden State's Anthony Randolph had the day off.
Names like Austin Daye of the Pistons, Sacramento second-year man Jason Thompson, Daye's teammate DaJuan Summers, and Blazers 2009 second-round pick Dante Cunningham were just a few of the names creating a buzz at the Thomas & Mack Center on Day Six.
HoopsTV's James Kaikis has those stories, and all the rest of the details from Day Six of the NBA Summer League covered.
Just Another Summer's Daye
Detroit Pistons' rookies Austin Daye and DeJuan Summers both man-handled the New York Knicks in Wednesday's opening game. Daye dropped 27 points and 13 rebounds on the Knicks, leading all players in both categories. Daye showed off his smooth stroke and uncanny ability to get to the basket time and time again.
Second round pick DeJuan Summers again made sure his name wouldn't be lost in the shuffle by scoring 26 points including some high flying dunks. Knicks rookie Jordan Hill, who looked inconsistent at times, had 14 points in the loss.
Milwaukee Stays Perfect
The Bucks played very well-rounded basketball as they defeated the Bulls 87-72. Joe Alexander led the way with 18 points, despite not being able to find consistency in his shot throughout the first half.
Amir Johnson dominated opponents in the paint, adding another 17 points and eight rebounds. College scoring sensation Jodie Meeks added 16 points. Brandon Jennings added 14 points and nine assists.
Jennings said, "All I'm trying to do is prove that I can run the team and win games."
Jennings, who told Hoops TV that his new nickname is now "Young Buck", was tossing no-look passes from everywhere on the court.
Rooks DeRozen & Clark Showcase Skills in Tight Game
DeMar DeRozen and the Toronto Raptors defeated Earl Clark and the Phoenix Suns in a sloppy, nail-biter game in which both teams combined for 49 fouls and 37 turnovers.
DeRozen played very well, scoring 20 points with ease. DeRozen, who was guarded closely by Taylor Griffin throughout the game, showed signs of brilliance, swishing nearly every shot he took early in the game.
Quincy Douby helped propel the Raptors to the victory after falling behind nine points in the fourth quarter.
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