Payne is major Sunday

Payne had a good Sunday

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls advanced to the finals of the 2016 NBA Summer League tournament by winning their semifinal matchups Sunday. The most efficient player on a winning team was Adreian Payne of the Timberwolves. Payne scored 18 points (8-17 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 2-3 FT) and grabbed ten rebounds in 21 minutes. The T-Wolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 93-83. 

Others that stood out individually Sunday: 

Askia Booker - Suns. 19 points (6-12 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 4 rebounds in 21 minutes. 

Dez Wells - Bulls. 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 2 steals in 18 minutes. ...The Bulls defeated the Cavs 85-79. 

Troy Williams - Suns. 24 points (5-11 FG, 0-5 3-pt., 14-15 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 steals in 33 minutes. 

Devin Thomas - Timberwolves. 6 points (3-4 FG), 2 steals in 18 minutes. 

Kay Felder - Cavs. 22 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 blocked shots in 33 minutes. 

Christiano Felicio - Bulls. 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-8 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 steals in 29 minutes.

Tyus Jones - Timberwolves. 21 points (5-12 FG, 2-3 3-pt. 9-10 FT), 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals

Vegas, day seven. Eight teams advance, Felicio leads Bulls

Felicio good again

The Chicago Bulls remained perfect (4-0) in 2016 NBA Las Vegas Summer League competition Thursday by soundly defeating the Dallas Mavericks 86-73. Christiano Felicio had 15 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a perfect shooting day, making all six of his field goals, as well as his three free throws. Felicio played 18 minutes for the Bulls.

Others who stood out during play Thursday...

Danuel House - Wizards. 15 points (3-8 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 7-9 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 steals in 16 minutes. ...The Wizards beat the Hawks 71-60. 

Bobby Portis - Bulls. 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 0-0 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 steals in 28 minutes. 

Levi Randolph - Grizzlies. 26 points (9-12 FG, 4-4 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 steals in 34 minutes. ...The Grizz lost to the Timberwolves 89-85. 

Jordan McRae - Cavs. 36 points (12-22 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 12-14 FT), 9 rebounds, in 34 minutes. ...The Cavs took care of the Lakers 88-80. 

Tyus Jones - Timberwolves. 26 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 7-9 FT), 4 rebounds, 10 assists in 36 minutes. 

Ivica Zubac - Lakers. 10 points (5-6 FG), 7 rebounds in 19 minutes. 

Richaun Holmes - Sixers. 12 points (4-4 FG, 4-7 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 steals in 25 minutes. ...The Sixers lost to the Nets 87-84. 

Tyler Ulis - Suns. 20 points (9-14 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 8 assists in 29 minutes. ...The Suns beat the Heat 77-74. 

Victor Rudd - Heat. 24 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds in 29 minutes. 

James Webb III - Sixers. 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3-pt.), 3 rebounds in 21 minutes. 

Jamil Wilson - Lakers. 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3-pt.) in 19 minutes. 

Notes: Toronto beat the Warriors 75-69. ...The Nuggets blew out the Jazz 80-60. ...All of the winning teams Thursday advanced to the quarterfinals of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League Tournament. The winning teams will enjoy Friday off and resume playing Saturday. ...Three players struggled big-time Thursday, posting per-minute efficiency ratings of "minus" or "zero": Isaia Cordinier (again), Aaron White, and Wade Baldwin. 

Vegas, Day 3. Cotton is crucial

Cotton: 21 pts. in 16 mins.

The Atlanta Hawks improved to 2-0 with an 88-80 win over the Washington Wizards in the third day of play at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. Crucial to the Hawks success was Bryce Cotton who came off the bench to score 21 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3pt., 4-5 FT), and grab three rebounds in just 16 minutes. Cotton was the most efficient player on a winning team Sunday. 

Joining Cotton on our daily Hoop Obsession / BasslineSpin.com All-NBA Summer League Team for Sunday July 10, 2016...

Michael Eric - Wizards. 20 points (8-10 FG, 4-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 steals in 24 minutes. 

Christiano Felicio - Bulls. 17 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, 4 assists in 27 minutes. ...Chicago improved to 2-0 with an 83-70 victory over the Philadelphia 76'ers. 

Norman Powell - Raptors. 29 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3-pt, 11-12 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists in 29 minutes. ...Toronto moved to 2-0 by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 82-80. 

Cheick Diallo - Pelicans. 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 4 blocked shots in 28 minutes. ...New Orleans fell to the Utah Jazz 79-72. 

Alan Williams - Suns. 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 steals in 30 minutes. ...Phoenix beat the Boston Celtics 87-74. 

Lamar Patterson - Hawks. 16 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in 24 minutes. 

Spencer Dinwiddie - Bulls. 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists in 21 minutes. 

Jabril Trawick - D League Select. 15 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3-pt., 8-10 FT), 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocked shots in 28 minutes. ...The D-League Select team was a surprise winner over the Milwaukee Bucks 91-86. 

Thon Maker - Bucks. 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 2-4 FT), 17 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 33 minutes. 

Kyle Anderson - Spurs. 23 points (9-17 FG, 3-6 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 4 rebounds in 29 minutes. ...The Spurs upped their record to 2-0 by pounding the Portland Trailblazers 85-69. 

Abdel Nader - Celtics. 13 points (6-13 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 0-1 FT), 6 rebounds in 22 minutes. 

NOTES: The Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 85-73. The Kings brought in David Stockton to run the point after their epic failure of Friday. Sacramento looked much better Sunday with Stockton having a solid game as well as rookie wing Malachi Richardson. ...There were four players that struggled mightily, posting efficiency ratings of "zero" or "minus." They were: Brandon Fields (again), Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Ryan Arcidiacono, and Suns' lottery pick, Dragan Bender. ...On the other side of the coin, Joshua Smith played VERY well but just missed the cut to be on our "best-of" team for the day.