Orlando Summer League 2016: Tuesday Scores, Stats, Highlights and Reaction
The fourth day of the Orlando Summer League kicked off on Tuesday, with the Miami Heat facing the Orlando Magic (Blue), the Los Angeles Clippers taking on the New York Knicks and the Detroit Pistons facing the Indiana Pacers.
Below, we'll break down the day's action and highlights.
Miami Heat Beat Orlando Magic (Blue), 84-68
The Miami Heat cruised against the Orlando Magic's Blue squad on Tuesday, easily beating them, 84-68, behind huge performances from the the Heat's big names, Josh Richardson and Justise Winslow.
Richardson went off for 22 points and six assists, and he spoke to NBA TV after his big performance:
Winslow did a little bit of everything, meanwhile, chipping in 15 points, four rebounds, three steals, two assists and a blocked shot. He also provided a number of the game's top highlights.
There was his sweet block on the perimeter, via the Heat:
He also had one of the game's best transition drives and finishes:
And he combined with Briante Weber on a sweet alley-oop jam:
The combination of Winslow, Richardson and Weber was simply too much for Orlando, a positive sign for the Heat, who will be counting on all three to play a big part on the team next season. Winslow already earned major minutes for the Heat in 2015-16, but Richardson and Weber will have the chance to play themselves into bigger roles next season.
After one three-point conversion, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel saw flashes of a potential future for the Heat:
The Orlando Blue side struggled, meanwhile.
Stephen Zimmerman was a bright spot, as he put up 10 points, 10 boards and two blocks, including this monster rejection, via the Magic:
Nick Johnson also played well, contributing 10 points, eight assists, four rebounds and three steals. But nobody else on Orlando Blue managed double-digit points, and the team scored just 26 second-half points, the same number they posted in the first quarter.
The loss dropped Orlando Blue to 0-3 at the Summer League, while the Heat moved to 3-0. The Heat will next play the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, while Orlando Blue is next in action that same day against the Dallas Mavericks.
New York Knicks Beat Los Angeles Clippers, 92-84
It took a bit of free basketball, but the New York Knicks knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime on Wednesday, 92-84.
Chasson Randle was fantastic for the Knicks, scoring 24 points and adding six steals, five rebounds and five assists. Ron Baker added 14 points, four steals, three assists and three rebounds, while J.P. Tokoto and DaJuan Summers notched 13 points apiece.
The Knicks outscored the Clippers, 8-0, in the overtime period to earn the victory.
That overshadowed big performances from Clippers rookies Brice Johnson and Diamond Stone. Johnson did a little bit of everything, scoring 23 points, nabbing seven rebounds and dishing out three assists, though he did turn the ball over a disappointing eight times.
He also threw down this powerful dunk, via the Clippers:
That wasn't the only time he showed his ups, as NBA TV shared:
Stone was just as good, scoring 20 points and seven rebounds. He also brought it hard to the rack:
David Michineau added 16 points and seven rebounds for the Clippers, though he also had a game-high nine turnovers.
The Knicks will next face Orlando White on Wednesday, while the Clippers will face Orlando White on Thursday.
Detroit Pistons Beat Indiana Pacers, 80-76
The Detroit Pistons starring duo at the Orlando Summer League and last two first-round picks, Stanley Johnson and Henry Ellenson, again were excellent on Wednesday, leading the Pistons to an 80-76 win over the Indiana Pacers.
Johnson paced the Pistons with 16 points and added five rebounds, four steals and three assists, while Ellenson went for 14 points and five rebounds. Lorenzo Brown added 13 points and four assists.
Ellenson showed off his range with a few nice buckets from the corner:
The Pistons moved to 3-0 in Orlando with the win.
Glenn Robinson III led all scorers with 20 points for the Pacers, meanwhile, adding seven rebounds and two assists, while Georges Niang posted 14 points, six rebounds and three assists and Scotty Hopson, scored 15 points.
The Pacers will next face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, while the Pistons will take on the Heat on Thursday.
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