Matt Thomas shoots the lights out Saturday

Matt Thomas (pictured), an undrafted rookie from Iowa State, was the most efficient player on a winning team during action Saturday at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The 6'4" shooting guard scored 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 2-2 FT), grabbed 8 rebounds, and snared two steals in 28 minutes. The Lakers advanced to the semi-finals of the championship tournament with a 115-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets. ...Also advancing with wins: Portland, Memphis and Dallas. 

Joining Thomas on the Hoop Obsession All Summer League team for July 15th...

• Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Brooklyn. 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots in 26 minutes. 
• Vince Hunter. Memphis. 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-9 FT), 12 rebounds in 24 minutes. 
• Nicolas Brussino. Dallas. 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3-pt.), 5 rebounds, 3 steals in 23 minutes. 
• Yogi Ferrell. Dallas. 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 5 assists in 23 minutes. 
• Deyonta Davis. Memphis. 8 points (4-6 FG), 8 rebounds, 2 steals in 20 minutes. 
• Spencer Dinwiddie. Brooklyn. 22 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3-pt., 7-12 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 turnovers in 29 minutes. 
• Kyle Kuzma. Lakers. 26 points (10-19 FG, 3-7 3-pt., 3-5 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocked shots in 31 minutes. 
• Dorian Finney-Smith. Dallas. 10 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals in 22 minutes. 
• Jeff Ledbetter. San Antonio. 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 3 rebounds in 21 minutes. 
• Jake Layman. Portland. 23 points (9-24 FG, 3-9 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 steals in 25 minutes. 
• Caleb Swanigan. Portland. 16 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3-pt.), 9 rebounds, 3 assists in 32 minutes. 

Bachynski shows toughness on Day 3 of the D-League Showcase

Bachynski could find some NBA time. 

Santa Cruz, CA. ...Toughness is a trait that all NBA coaches covet. Jordan Bachynski displayed both toughness and skill Friday at the 2016 NBA D-League Showcase. The 7'2" Center from Arizona State played through a mangled and bleeding nose after taking a shot to the face that would have had some players out for a week. Bachynski scored 24 points (9-16 FG, 6-6 FT), grabbed 12 rebounds, and blocked six shots in 29 minutes. His Westchester Knicks defeated the Reno Bighorns 115-114 in the second of four games played on the day at Kaiser Permanente Arena. 

The Hoop Obsession All NBA D-League Showcase Team (Day Three 2016)

Starters: (click on highlighted name to see highlights if available). 
Spencer Dinwiddie - Grand Rapids (19 points, 5 assists, 5 steals in 26 mins.)
Erick Green - Reno (37 points (12-17 FG, 6-7 3-pt, 7-7 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 assists)
Darington Hobson - Santa Cruz (24 points, 18 rebounds, 8 assists)
Darion Atkins - Westchester
Jordan Bachynski - Westchester

Reserves:
Keith Appling - Erie (17 points, 11 assists,  6 rebounds, 6 steals)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo - Westchester (9 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in 28 mins.)
DeShaun Thomas - Austin (15 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds in 24 mins.)
Vincent Hunter - Reno (23 points, 16 rebounds)
Alex Stepheson - Iowa (21 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocks)
Talib Zanna - Oklahoma City (15 points, 10 rebounds)
Travis Trice - Westchester (20 points, 7 assists)