Dozier stands out on day four in Vegas

Dozier was efficient Monday

P.J. Dozier was the most efficient player on a winning team, Monday during the fourth day of NBA Las Vegas Summer League games. The 6'6", 21 year-old, second year wing from South Carolina helped the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 92-82 victory over the hapless summer version of the Toronto Raptors. Dozier had 17 points (7-11 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 1-2 FT), six rebounds, and three assists in just 20 minutes. 

Joining Dozier on the Hoop Obsession All-NBA Las Vegas Summer League team for July 9, 2018...

Chris McCullough - Philadelphia. 20 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 4-5 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 assists in 22 minutes. 

Vince Hunter - Clippers. 20 points (7-8 FG, 6-8 FT), 8 rebounds in 24 minutes. 

DeAnthony Melton - Rockets. 26 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals in 32 minutes. 

Rashawn Thomas - Oklahoma City. 17 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 7-9 FT), 12 rebounds in 23 minutes. 

Monte Morris - Denver. 20 points 8-15 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 6 rebounds, 8 assists in 28 minutes. 

Thomas Bryant - Washington. 16 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3-pt., 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, 2 blocked shots. 

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Clippers. 25 points (12-21 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in 28 minutes. 

DeAndre Ayton - Phoenix. 17 points (6-10 FG, 0-0 3pt., 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds in 25 minutes. 

Cedi Osman - Cleveland. 25 points (9-18 FG, 2-8 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 6 rebounds, 6 assists in 31 minutes. 

Sterling Brown - Milwaukee. 27 points (11-18 FG, 2-6 3-pt., 3-4 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists in 30 minutes. 

Vince Edwards - Houston. 20 points (8-12 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 8 rebounds in 32 minutes. 

Seven players that played over 20 minutes, across the ten Monday games, had daily efficiency ratings of either "zero" or "minus". The seven who struggled Monday: Askia Booker, Troy Caupain, Melvin Frazier, Josh Jackson, Furkan Korkmaz, Zhaire Smith, and Theo Pinson. 

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. 

2017 Summer League Day One belongs to Travis Leslie

As we have done in the past, Hoop Obsession will bring you a daily list of the players who ACTUALLY performed well in NBA Summer League games. It is important to understand that the mass media will show you highlights of the high draft picks and interesting storylines. They barely scratch the surface of what is really going on. 

So, please, come through this webspace each late night or early morning to see our daily All-Summer League teams. We are watching as many games as humanly possible, and then dissecting the boxscores. 

Leslie shot it well enough Saturday

The most efficient player (per-minute) on a winning team in the opening day of play in the Orlando NBA Summer League was Travis Leslie. The Indiana Pacers' two-guard came off the bench to provide 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 2-2 FT), and eight rebounds in 23 minutes. Leslie played for Fort Wayne of the D-League in 2015-16. ...The Pacers easily defeated the Orlando Magic 85-74. 

The Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for July 1, 2017: 

• Vince Hunter - OKC. 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 7 rebounds in 26 mins. 
• Eric Moreland - Detroit. 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, 4 blocks in 28 mins. 
• Dwight Buycks - Dallas. 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 5-8 FT), 7 steals, 6 assists, 4 rebounds in 30 mins. 
• Luis Montero - Dallas. 8 points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists in 21 mins. 
• Treveon Graham - Charlotte. 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-2 3-pt., 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals in 29 mins. 
• Markel Brown - OKC. 9 points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 steals, in 23 mins. 
• Dakari Johnson - OKC. 18 points (6-13 FG, 6-10 FT), 10 rebounds in 28 mins. 
• Matt Costello - Orlando. 7 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3-pt.), 5 rebounds, 4 assists in 21 minutes. 
• Pierre Jackson - Detroit. 13 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 0 turnovers in 24 minutes. 
• Chris Johnson (Dayton) - Indiana. 9 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3-pt.), 12 rebounds in 28 mins. 
• Bam Adebayo - Miami. 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, in 33 mins. 

Two players that really struggled on opening day were Zak Irvin and Jake Odum. Both posted HoopObsession.com Efficiency Ratings at or below "zero". What does a "zero-line" look like? Irvin played 29 minutes but only scored four points (2-8 FG, 0-6 3-pt.). He had one assist but he also had two turnovers, and he only grabbed three rebounds. 

Last chance to shine for consolation bracket players

Long was great Friday.

The Friday action at the 2016 NBA Las Vegas Summer League was a slate full of games that served as the final games for those teams eliminated from championship contention. The final opportunity to make an impact was not lost on the twelve guys we will highlight who played well Friday. The most efficient player on a winning team was Shawn Long of Philadelphia. The 6'11", 250 lb. Center from Louisiana Lafayette impressed in each contest with his ability to score both inside and outside. Long scored 18 points (8-13 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 1-1 FT) and grabbed ten rebounds in just 18 minutes Friday as the Sixers cooled the Miami Heat 74-66. 

The others that stood out: 

Ra'Shad James - Bucks. 19 points (8-12 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds in 20 minutes. ...Milwaukee lost to the Houston Rockets 92-89. 

Jameel McKay - Pelicans. 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, 4 blocked shots in 26 minutes. ...The Pelicans were defeated by the D-League Select Team 88-76. 

Vince Hunter - Grizzlies. 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-6 FT), 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocked shots in 26 minutes. ...Memphis lost to the Atlanta Hawks 89-79. 

Walter "Edy" Tavares - Hawks. 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds in 18 minutes. 

Ivica Zubac - Lakers. 16 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, 6 blocked shots in 27 minutes. ...The Lakers lost to the Utah Jazz 92-88. 

Pierre Jackson - Blazers. 20 points (7-10 FG, 1-3 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 5 rebounds, 8 assists in 28 minutes. ...Portland was a winner over Boston 80-75. 

DeJounte Murray - Spurs. 20 points (9-20 FG, 2-5 3-pt.), 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals in 29 minutes. ...San Antonio kept the Sacramento Kings winless with a 90-86 overtime victory. 

Brandon Ingram - Lakers. 22 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3-pt., 2-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists in 31 minutes. 

Dionte Christmas - Jazz. 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-5 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 4 assists in 18 minutes. 

Duje Dukan - Kings. 8 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3-pt.), 3 rebounds, 4 assists in 16 minutes. 

Notes: Dallas beat Golden State 80-74. ...On most days an efficiency rating over .800 would be good enough to make our daily list. Montrezl Harrell, Brandon Ashley and Joel Bolomboy all were above .825 EFR Friday but they did not make the cutoff for BIGs which was Zubac's .925 EFR. ...Four players posted per-minute efficiency rating at or below "zero" (that is not good): Andrew Harrison, Byron Allen, Nic Moore, and Giovan Oniangue.