Orlando Summer League 2012: Complete Viewing Guide for Final Day of Action

Friday is easily the most action-packed 24 hours in the NBA summer league.

The Orlando event will be wrapping up with a fifth and final day, while the first game of many will tip off out in Las Vegas.

It’s been an excellent four days down in the Magic Kingdom, and a number of young, promising stars proved that they have bright futures in the NBA. It exposed the flaws and areas to improve for many players as well.

Let’s take a look at Friday’s slate of games and the player to watch in each.

Where: Magic Practice Court, Amway Center, Orlando, Fla. (Not open to the public, only media and professional/team personnel)

When: Friday, July 13, beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET

Watch: NBA TV

Live Stream: NBA.com ($14.99 for Orlando and Las Vegas Summer League action from July 9 through July 22)

Schedule

Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 11:00 a.m. ET

Jazz Player to Watch: Alec Burks

Burks was the Jazz’s lottery pick in 2011 and is widely considered to be one of the best young slashing shooting guards in the league.

He scored 31 points in 29 minutes on Wednesday and could be in line for another monster game against OKC.

Thunder Player to Watch: Perry Jones III

PJIII is an intriguing player because of his draft night slide and hype. The Baylor star missed the past two games with an ankle injury, but all eyes will be on him tonight if he suits up. 

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic, 1:00 p.m. ET

Celtics Player to Watch: Jared Sullinger

Sullinger has been a revelation for Boston this summer. So far, he has proven the team was wise to take a risk on his medically-flagged back in the draft. He’s helped in numerous ways and looks to be a solid NBA player.

Magic Player to Watch: Andrew Nicholson

Nicholson has been hot-and-cold this summer after starting out with a double-double. He’s an extremely promising big that has a lot of tools to help score and rebound. 

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Detroit Pistons, 3:00 p.m. ET

76ers Player to Watch: Just Holiday

Jrue’s brother seems like he could carve out his own successful career in the pros. He hit four-of-four from downtown on Thursday against the Nets and led the team with 18 points.

Pistons Player to Watch: Austin Daye

While it’s almost unfair, since Daye has four years of NBA experience, he’s definitely been dominating the Orlando summer league. If he can continue to dominate the paint, it will be tough to beat Detroit.

Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets, 5:00 p.m. ET

Pacers Player to Watch: Lance Stephenson 

The third-year pro has not made a huge impact on the court during the regular season, but he’s become a shining star in the summer. The guard has been pouring in points, dishing dimes and even grabbing boards for the Pacers.

Nets Player to Watch: MarShon Brooks

Brooks was involved in a number of trade rumors regarding Dwight Howard going to Brooklyn, but it seems he’s going to be a part of this roster in 2012. The young scorer from Providence has been lighting it up and should provide some electricity off the Nets bench.