Tuesday's best at NBA Las Vegas Summer League

"E" was worthy of an entourage Tuesday. 

Erik Murphy was the most efficient player on a winning team during play Tuesday in the NBA Las Vegas Summer league. The Utah Jazz BIG from Florida scored 17 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT), grabbed nine rebounds, and blocked three shots in Utah's 87-69 victory over Denver. Murphy spent last season on the Chicago Bulls as their 2013 second round pick. He was waived by Chicago and claimed by Utah. 

Most efficient small forward on a winning team: T.J. Warren, Phoenix. ...I am a fan of Warren's game. He scores easily, and seeing him play with better teammates (than he had at N.C. State) only makes him more impressive. Tuesday, Warren scored 28 points (12-22 FG, 0-3 3-pt. FG, 4-5 FT), and hauled in eleven boards in 32 minutes. Phoenix beat Philadelphia 97-88.   

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: C.J. McCollum, Portland. ...McCollum scored 28 points in 29 minutes Tuesday in Portland's 91-76 win over Atlanta. McCollum shot 10-16 FG, 6-9 3-pt. FG, and 2-2 FT. 

Most efficient center on a winning team: Donatas Motiejunas, Houston. ...Motiejunas scored 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT) and had five rebounds in 20 minutes, in Houston's 83-60 rout of the Clippers. Motiejunas is still just 23 years old. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Tyler Ennis, Phoenix. ...Ennis, the 18th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft scored just four points Tuesday, but he contributed eight rebounds, and five assists, with three steals in 23 minutes. 

Seven more stars: 

Tyler Johnson - Miami. ...The undrafted rookie from Fresno State continued to open eyes Tuesday, coming off the Miami bench to score 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-6 FT), snare eight boards, and swipe three steals in 25 minutes. The Heat lost 85-83 to Washington. Johnson has NBA athleticism and good size for a point guard. 

James Nunnally - Miami. ...Nunnally shot the ball incredibly well Tuesday. He scored 22 points (7-9 FG, 4-5 3-pt. FG, 4-4 FT) and had five rebounds after switching summer teams. He was originally slated to play for Dallas but they were showcasing Ricky Ledo and Nunnally did not play a single minute for them on opening day or in the next game. ...Our take on Nunnally has not changed. He knows how to play, and he can make shots as a TWO guard. He carries himself like a ten-year NBA vet. 

Lance Thomas - Chicago. ...Thomas scored 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 FT) and had six rebounds in 20 minutes as the starting power forward for the summer Bulls. Thomas (Duke) is now 26 years old. He's been playing in China. The Bulls beat Minnesota 107-73. 

Doug McDermott - Chicago. ...McDermott, the eleventh overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, was strong again on Tuesday. He scored 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT), dished six assists, and added five rebounds in 26 minutes. 

Mike Muscala - Atlanta. ...Muscala is too skilled a player to be denied. He scored 13 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT), and had seven rebounds in 25 minutes. 

David Wear - Chicago. ...Wear scored 15 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3-pt. FG, 1-1 FT) and added three steals in 21 minutes. 

Malcolm Thomas - Utah. ...Thomas scored 14 points (7-11 FG), had ten rebounds, three assists, and two blocked shots in 25 minutes. 

Notes: Five players were EXCELLENT Tuesday but not in our Top 12 above: Miles Plumlee, Khem Birch, Thomas Robinson, Cameron Bairstow, and Jordan McRae. It was revealed following the Portland game that Robinson had suffered a torn ligament in his thumb. He is out for the rest of the games. ...Four players managed to have "negative" efficiency ratings for their respective Tuesday games. Among them was Rodney Hood, who one day prior was our Hoop Obsession MVP of the Day as the player with the highest efficiency rating on a winning team. The other three in negative territory included some "big names": Shabazz Napier, Quincy Miller, and Amath M'Baye. 

NBA Orlando Summer League. Kevin Jones stars on day five.

Kevin Jones controls the ball.

The most efficient player on a winning team Wednesday was power forward Kevin Jones. The former West Virginia standout scored 15 points (7-12 FG), grabbed a dozen rebounds, and had two steals in the Pacers blowout victory over Oklahoma City on day five of the NBA Summer League in Orlando, Florida. Jones played 22 minutes on his way to earning our Hoop Obsession MVP of the day honor. 

Most efficient center on a winning team: Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia. ...Noel has unquestionably been among the best players in Orlando. Wednesday his Sixers summer squad beat Brooklyn 92-86. Noel scored 14 points (4-8 FG, 6-10 FT), snatched nine rebounds, and blocked five shots in 25 minutes.

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: Donald Sloan, Indiana. ...The tough guard who is now 26 years old (undrafted from Texas A&M) scored 19 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3 pt. FG) and dished six assists in 24 minutes. Sloan ran the point Wednesday but had five turnovers, looking more like a TWO guard than a PG. Last regular season, Sloan had a better than two-to-one assist-to-turnover ratio so he IS making strides at converting from being a scorer in college to running an NBA team. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Casper Ware, Philadelphia. ...The 23 year old Ware scored 24 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3 pt. FG, 3-3 FT), handed out eight assists, and had two steals Wednesday.

Most efficient small forward on a winning team: Jerami Grant, Philadelphia. ...Grant scored a dozen points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3-pt. FG, 2-3 FT), with five rebounds, and two blocked shots in 23 minutes off the bench. The son of former NBA player, Harvey Grant, Jerami appears to be making progress on his perimeter shooting.

Seven more stars

Marquis Teague - Brooklyn. ...Teague played as a reserve Wednesday, scoring 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 FT), and dishing nine assists with zero turnovers in 21 minutes. In our opinion, the next step for Marquis Teague is to show more consistency from game to game. It seems he is often one extreme (good) or the other (bad). 

Cory Jefferson - Brooklyn. ...Jefferson started at center Wednesday, and responded with 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, two steals, and two blocked shots in 26 minutes. 

Donte Greene - Brooklyn. ...Greene has been playing power forward in this Orlando Summer League but he has been displaying small forward skills (probably because that IS his position). Greene had 17 points (6-19 FG, 4-10 3-pt. FG), seven rebounds, four assists (zero turnovers), and three steals in 27 minutes. ...Food for thought. Greene looks recovered from his 2012 ankle injury that required surgery. Last summer he looked out of shape and it hurt his performance badly. Now moving like the Donte Greene who showed promise in the early stages of his NBA career, we think it would be wise for all NBA teams to give Donte another look. 

Mitch McGary - Oklahoma City. ...McGary has been OKC's best player in Orlando (in our opinion). He came off the bench Wednesday and scored 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-7 FT) in 23 minutes. 

Frank Gaines - Indiana. ...Gaines gets after it. He has opened our eyes during play in Orlando. Wednesday he scored 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3-pt. FG, 1-1 FT) as starting shooting guard for the Pacers summer team.

Markel Brown - Brooklyn. ...The high flying shooting guard has shown us that he can also make plays for teammates. Wednesday he scored 17 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3-pt. FG, 6-8 FT), had seven rebounds, and three assists in 26 minutes. 

Brian Cook - Detroit. ...Cook did what he does. He makes three point shots. Wednesday, "Cookie" nailed four threes en route to 14 points, and six rebounds in 23 minutes. His Pistons lost to the summer Celtics 92-90.

Notes: Dairis Bertans, a 24 year-old shooting guard playing for Boston's summer team, was taken off the court on a stretcher after a hard foul sent him into the padded basket stanchion. WEEI radio is reporting that Bertans is expected to be okay.

2014 NBA Summer League. KCP hits game winner to highlight day four.

KCP is cookin' in Orlando 

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is looking like a potential full-time starting shooting guard for the Detroit Pistons based on his impressive NBA Summer League performances. Tuesday, "KCP" hit the game winning shot in Detroit's 80-78 win over the Miami Heat. Caldwell-Pope was also the most efficient player on a winning team* (* 20 mins. minimum played) which earned him our Hoop Obsession MVP for the fourth day of summer action in Orlando, FL. KCP finished with 26 points and seven assists (only one turnover) in 24 minutes. He also showed toughness by playing on a "turned" ankle, suffered in the first half.  

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Ian Miller, Detroit. ...Forced into extra duty after Peyton Siva tweaked a hamstring, Miller (Florida St.) responded by helping get his team to the winner's circle. He had 16 points (6-10 FG), four rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes. 

Most efficient small forward on a winning team: K.J. McDaniels, Philadelphia. ...McDaniels is a hyper-athletic wing that makes the kind of transition chase-down blocks that ignite crowds, and teammates. He finished Tuesday with 15 points (4-8 FG, 5-6 FT), and five rebounds in 21 minutes. His 76er's squad beat down the hapless Houston summer team 92-71. 

Most efficient power forward on a winning team: Tony Mitchell, Detroit. ...The explosive forward scored eight points (4-5 FG), grabbed six rebounds, dished two assists, had two steals, and blocked two shots, doing a bit of everything in 30 minutes. Mitchell played center Tuesday. We see him as a PF. 

Most efficient center on a winning team: Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia. ...Noel was solid Tuesday after a big performance Saturday. Tuesday Noel scored eight points, had six rebounds, three blocked shots and two steals in 24 minutes. He altered numerous shots by the Rockets players who dared get near the paint. 

Seven more stars: 

Dedmon blocks shots but also fouls often.

DeWayne Dedmon - Orlando ...The most efficient player on a losing team Tuesday was Dedmon. He scored 13 points (3-4 FG, 7-10 FT) with two blocked shots, and two steals in 20 minutes. He was hampered by foul trouble however and his Magic team lost to Memphis 80-73. 

DeAndre Liggins - Detroit. ...Consistently putting together good basketball games, Liggins has really opened our eyes to his potential as a glue guy at the wing. He rarely tries to do too much, and he has impressed us with his unselfishness and ability to create for his teammates. Liggins had 14 points (3-4 3-pt FG, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, and five assists (only one turnover) Tuesday. 

Jerami Grant - Philadelphia. ...Grant had his best summer outing to date with a productive 12 points and five rebounds in just 20 minutes. He made his lone three-point attempt. ...We don't think he has the skills yet to be a small forward in the NBA. 

Terrico White - Memphis. ...White used to try to do way too much. Now his game appears to have slowed down and become smarter. He was consistently in the right position Tuesday, hitting a couple three point shots on his way to ten points (4-6 FG) in 23 minutes. 

Casper Ware - Philadelphia. ...Ware posted 16 points, with four assists and two steals in Philly's win. 

Justin Hamilton - Miami. ...Hamilton scored eleven points (4-8 FG, 1-1 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT) and had zero turnovers in 21 minutes at center. 

Jarnell Stokes - Memphis. ...The beast forward from Tennessee scored eleven points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Memphis win.  

Notes: Kalin Lucas played very well for Memphis in their win. The former Michigan State point guard only played 19 minutes but he ran their show with precision. He had 14 points, four rebounds, three assists, and only one turnover. 

NBA Summer League. Reed achieves on day three.

Reed was best Monday in Orlando.

Willie Reed was the most efficient player on a winning team in day three action of the NBA Orlando Summer League. Reed was effective at both ends of the floor in the Pacers easy 96-77 win over the Celtics. Reed, listed at 6'10" 220 (but looks heavier) scored 18 points (8-12 FG), had six rebounds, four blocked shots, and three assists in 25 minutes. Reed was recently released by the Sacramento Kings after playing for their D-League team, the Reno Bighorns. He is 24 years old. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Nolan Smith, Oklahoma City. ...Smith did not look ready to play Saturday but Monday he performed well. Smith, 25 years-old, from Duke, scored eleven points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), dished four assists with zero turnovers, and had three steals in 20 minutes. His Thunder notched their first win in three tries in Orlando Summer League play with a 98-84 W over the Brooklyn Nets. 

Most efficient small forward on a winning team: James Nunnally, Indiana. ...How can a guy go 0-5 FG and be efficient you ask? The answer; do a bunch of other things to fill up the boxscore and help your team get to the winner's circle. That's what Nunnally did Monday. The 23 year-old from San Jose, CA had six points (6-6 FT), seven rebounds, four steals, and four assists with no turnovers in 21 minutes. 

Most efficient power forward on a winning team: Mitch McGary, Oklahoma City. ...McGary was a monster on Monday. The 21st pick in the 2014 NBA Draft had 18 points, 13 rebounds, and two blocked shots in 31 minutes. A rookie from Michigan that was instrumental in the Wolverines 2012-13 success, McGary again showed his high-revving motor, and well-rounded skill set. The 22 year-old left hander projects as a great fit for the Thunder. While McGary can be sloppy with the ball (four turnovers Monday), he "gives himself a chance" by staying perpetually aggressive and involved. If he stays healthy, the real Oklahoma City Thunder may have found a solution to their gaping efficiency hole up front. Switch the ever-efficient and active McGary with Kendrick Perkins and the OKC team efficiency rises significantly. It appears to us to be a potential elevating fit in the same way that Kawhi Leonard replacing Richard Jefferson made the Spurs more efficient overall. 

Lamb makes it look easy. 

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: Jeremy Lamb, Oklahoma City. ..."The Lambinator" makes the game look easy. He had 26 points (8-21 FG, 2-7 3pt. FG, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, and three steals in a heavy 35 minutes Monday. 

Seven more stars: 

Elfrid Payton - Orlando. ...Payton rebounded tremendously from a poor opening game Saturday. The tenth overall selection in the 2014 NBA Draft looked like the floor-leader Orlando wants him to be Monday in the Magic's 87-69 victory over the summer Rockets. Payton had 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, and nine assists (four turnovers) in 29 minutes. 

Mason Plumlee - Brooklyn. ...Playing his third game in three days, Plumlee was still effective. The soon-to-be second year pro had 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes. 

Moser's been good in Orlando

Mike Moser - Boston. ...Moser posted 11 points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3-pt. FG, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, and four assists in 21 minutes off the bench Monday. The undrafted rookie free-agent has looked the part of an NBA forward in his opening two summer league games. He is offensively aggressive. 

Kevin Jones - Indiana. ...Jones, 24, from West Virginia, has been playing professionally in the Philippines. He scored 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 FT), and grabbed seven rebounds in the Pacers win Monday. His face-up shot was falling and he and Willie Reed played well together. Jones looks out of shape to our eyes but that did not stop him from playing well. At 6'8" 250 lbs (or more), Jones is now certainly a power forward. There was a point in his career where he seemed to be in-between being a THREE or a FOUR. 

Marcus Lewis - Oklahoma City. ...The D-League/French League veteran with the big behind knows how to play. He was trotted out as OKC's starting center (think Chuck Hayes) Monday. Lewis responded with 13 points (6-8 FG), three assists, and three steals. He is 27 years old. 

Cory Jefferson - Brooklyn. ...Jefferson, a rookie from Baylor that was the 60th and final pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, had a nice contribution Monday. Jefferson scored nine points (2-4 FG, 5-5 FT), and grabbed five boards in 23 minutes. 

Chris Crawford - Houston. ...Crawford did not shoot well but played a nice game otherwise as a lone bright spot for the surprisingly bad Houston summer team. Crawford had 12 points (3-13 FG, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 26 minutes. 

James Ennis gets down on day two

Ennis' J is improved.

The most efficient player Sunday at the NBA Orlando Summer League was Miami's James Ennis. The 6'7" 210 lb small forward from Long Beach State scored 29 points on a ridiculously good 10-12 FG. Ennis made seven of the eight three-point shots he attempted in the Heat's 110-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets summer squad. Ennis' high-energy game earned him our Hoop Obsession MVP award for day two. 

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit. ..."KCP" went nuts again. As the featured scorer for the Pistons summer squad, Caldwell-Pope scored 30 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3-pt FG, 6-7 FT), and grabbed 12 rebounds. Needless to say, he was impressive in the Pistons 85-82 win over Memphis. "KCP" was lauded yesterday as well for his outstanding efficient play. With Rodney Stuckey an unrestricted free agent, Caldwell-Pope seems in line for a big opportunity on the real Pistons squad come fall. 

Most efficient center on a winning team: Justin Hamilton, Miami. ...Hamilton is better than I had previously given him credit for being. He really has a nice offensive skill set, including the ability to face the basket and make perimeter shots. Hamilton scored 15 points (6-12 FG), and grabbed nine boards in 25 minutes. He is 7'0" 260 lbs. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Shabazz Napier, Miami. ...After a day to forget Saturday, Napier rebounded with a very good performance Sunday. He scored 17 points, dished seven assists and had four rebounds in 26 minutes. Napier had the pass of the day on a pick-n-roll, going between Mason Plumlee's legs with a bounce pass assist. 

Most efficient power forward on a winning team: Ronald Roberts Jr., Philadelphia. ...Roberts actually played center for most of this game but we project him as a "beast forward" in the NBA if he makes the cut. He certainly has made scouts aware of his combination of power and athleticism. Roberts scored 12 points (5-6 FG) and had six rebounds in the summer Sixers 84-73 win over Oklahoma City. 

Seven more stars: 

Strength is Stokes' strength. 

Jarnell Stokes, Memphis. ...Stokes was outstanding in a losing effort for the summer Grizz. Stokes is an extra strong power forward that also has a high basketball IQ with regard to his own game. He will pass up a shot that is too deep and wait for the right time to show his paint game. He scored 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 FT) and grabbed 12 rebounds in 29 minutes. 

Mason Plumlee, Nets. ...Plumlee, while not as effective as he was yesterday, was still plenty good. On Sunday, Plumlee scored 18 points (6-7 FG) in 23 minutes. 

Peyton Siva, Detroit. ...The more I watch Siva, the more I believe in him as a rotation backup NBA point guard. He is so smart, and he makes his teammates better, constantly looking for ways to set them up. Sunday, Siva finished at the rim and scored enough to be dynamic. He had 12 points, seven assists, and five boards in 28 minutes. 

Jordan Adams, Memphis. ...Adams showed that his first day success was not a fluke. The UCLA product knocked down jumpers and made all seven of his free throw attempts en route to 20 points (6-13 FG) in 30 minutes. Adams added seven rebounds. 

K.J. McDaniels, Philadelphia. ...He only played 20 minutes but McDaniels was effective in his brief run. He scored 13 points and had four rebounds while playing smothering defense. 

Roberson played some TWO Sunday.

Andre Roberson, Oklahoma City. ...What to do with Roberson? He lined up at shooting guard Sunday and had 12 points, ten rebounds and two assists with only one turnover in 30 minutes. While we don't foresee Roberson playing full-time on the wing, he did make a three-point shot, and he took care of the basketball Sunday. He is such a talented rebounder, and efficient player, OKC would be wise to continue to look for creative ways to get Roberson on the floor. 

DeAndre Liggins, Detroit. ...Liggins plays a complementary game that would benefit many teams. He simply gets after it defensively and then has enough ability as a passer to be effective enough on offense. He had eight points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in his 28 minutes Sunday. 

Notes: Tyler Johnson of Fresno State looked sharp in in limited playing time. In just 13 minutes, Johnson scored 14 points on 6-6 FG. A back-cut for a quick-jump dunk was eye-opening. ...Jorge Gutierrez left the Nets game in the first half after an apparent rib injury. ...Casper Ware scored 20 points, with five rebounds, and five assists in Philly's win. ...Jakarr Sampson, a rookie from St John's, showed NBA athleticism but his game has a long way to go to be efficient. ...Semaj Christon replaced Nolan Smith in the OKC starting lineup. Christon is a player that has some upside in our opinion due, in part, to his self-confidence. 

Mason Plumlee stars in Orlando Summer League day one.

Plumlee was outstanding on day one.

The NBA tipped off 2014 Summer League play in Orlando Saturday morning. Ten teams, mostly composed of young players, played five games. We like to look, daily, at the players that were the most efficient per-minute (20 minutes playing time minimum), at their respective positions. While mass media will tell you how the high draft picks fared, we are dedicated to shedding light on the the players who were most effective, regardless of their draft status, size, or any other prejudgements. 

...We are not connected to any player agent, or directly connected to any team. We are not "selling" anything in these reports (except the fact that we love basketball, and have been evaluating players formally for 15 years).

Day One stories: 

Pierre Jackson suffered a right Achilles tendon injury on a seemingly simple play. Jackson was off to a sizzling start, having scored seven points in seven minutes when the injury occurred. His absence made it difficult for Philadelphia to score from the guard position. Orlando beat Philly 83-77. ...Nerlens Noel played his first "professional" game and was highly effective, scoring 19 points (6-11 FG, 7-7 FT) with four steals. 

Most efficient player on a winning team:  Brooklyn's Mason Plumlee. Our Hoop Obsession MVP of the day scored 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and had three steals in nearly 24 minutes of playing time at the Center position. The Nets easily handled the Pacers 101-81. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Marquis Teague, also of the Nets. Teague scored 14 points and dished six assists in his 21 minutes of action. 

Adams vertical not an issue Saturday. 

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: Jordan Adams, Memphis. ...Adams displayed his amazingly quick hands, coming up with four steals to go with 22 points, off the bench. Adams scored from deep (4-6 3-pt FG), mid-range, and from the free throw line (8-8 FT). The summer Grizzlies mauled the Thunder 84-63. 

Most efficient small forward on a winning team: Donte Greene - Brooklyn. ...Greene scored from deep and also off the dribble, beating slower, bigger players to the basket or drawing a foul. Greene made all six of his free throws. He finished with 13 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes. 

Most efficient power forward on a winning team: Mike Moser, Boston. ...Moser made plays at NBA speed and showed his ability to work without the basketball as a cutter. Moser scored 17 points in nearly 25 minutes of play. He made 3-6 3-pt FG, and 6-6 FT. 

Seven more stars: 

Don't get in Roberts' way.

Ronald Roberts Jr., Philadelphia. ...Roberts showed off his power and athleticism, dominating in the paint at times. The rookie power forward scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds in just 20 minutes. He had a an Antonio Davis-esque finish that was spectacular. 

Victor Oladipo, Orlando. ...Oladipo was brilliant in the Magic win over Philly. He had 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, and three assists in 26 minutes. 

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit. ..."KCP" can handle the ball well, which separates him from many other shooting guards. He went for 26 points (8-19 FG, 8-9 FT), and picked up six steals in 32 minutes. 

Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia. ...(See above for stats) ...Noel is extremely quick for his length. He was jack-knifing all over the court, making plays for himself, and his teammates (he had three assists). Defensively, Noel altered many shots at the rim. He also showed the ability to use either hand effectively around the hoop. 

Perry Jones III, Oklahoma City. ...Jones was a bright spot on an otherwise dreary day for the Thunder. He had 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3-pt FG, 3-4 FT) and six rebounds in 31 minutes, playing very much under control. 

Peyton Siva, Detroit. ...Siva still can get into trouble finishing at the rim but his ability to run a team, and make the correct plays is impressive. His Pistons team beat the summer Rockets 95-89 due in large part to Siva's point guard play. Siva finished with 16 points and six assists in 28 minutes. 

DeAndre Liggins, Detroit. ...Liggins is a potential top-tier NBA wing defender. He had five steals, to go with seven points, and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. He only attempted three field goals yet he still found a way, through hustle, to be efficient at small forward. 

Notes: ...Solomon Hill did not play for the Pacers. ...Kelly Olynyk looked more toned, having recently added muscle to his frame. The Celtics second year player scored 20 points in Boston's 85-77 win over Miami. ...See the top 10 plays according to NBA-TV.