Nets secure their initial summer league victory, thanks to impressive performances by Egor Demin and Danny Wolf
In a closely contested matchup, the Brooklyn Nets secured their first NBA Summer League victory against the Orlando Magic, finishing 94-90. The win marked an important rebound for the Nets after three initial losses.
Egor Demin delivered a standout performance, scoring 14 points and grabbing five rebounds. His impressive shooting statistics included going 5-of-9 overall and 4-of-8 from three-point range. Demin's most critical contributions came in the final two minutes, where he drained three consecutive three-pointers, a sequence that proved decisive in securing the win.
Demin's three-point shooting percentage in the Summer League stands at an impressive 43.5%, a key asset given previous concerns about his perimeter shooting. His box plus-minus was a positive +3, demonstrating his overall contribution during the game.
Danny Wolf led the Nets in scoring with 18 points, showing versatility both in the paint and mid-range. He also contributed six rebounds and four assists, shooting 6-of-12 from the field and 2-of-4 from three-point territory. Wolf's performance was his best of the Summer League so far, as he overcame early hesitation and difficulties in adapting to the flow of the games.
The Nets built a 23-point lead before allowing a 16-2 run from Orlando, making the score 79-78 with 2:37 left. However, Demin's timely three-pointers and Wolf's all-around dominance helped the Nets hold off the Magic in the tense final minutes.
Notably, Danny Wolf aimed to let the game come to him and do what he does best. He played slower in the game, adopting a more relaxed mindset, which seemed to pay off as he dominated the matchup and helped solidify the comeback during crucial moments.
The absence of certain players, including Drew Timme, Ben Saraf, and Nolan Traoré, may have contributed to the better spacing that benefitted Danny Wolf in the game.
Egor Demin's and Danny Wolf's impactful performances in this game underscore their potential value for the Nets moving forward. Their ability to step up under pressure and their ongoing development in the Summer League environment will be closely watched as the team continues to adjust to roles and chemistry.
In the Summer League, Egor Demin's impressive three-point shooting, demonstrated by his 4-of-8 accuracy and crucial three-pointers in the final two minutes, was crucial in securing the Nets' first NBA Summer League victory over the Orlando Magic. DNAny Wolf's versatility in scoring 18 points and his best performance of the Summer League so far, combined with a more relaxed mindset, significantly contribute to the Nets' rebound after three initial losses and their eventual victory, 94-90.
