Thunder Lose to Mavericks in Summer League Opener
Cason Wallace Impresses in Debut
Game Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell to the Dallas Mavericks in their NBA Summer League opener on Saturday, 95-83. Darius Bazley led the Thunder with 20 points, while Ty Jerome added 18 points and Chet Holmgren finished with 16 points. Josh Green led the Mavericks with 23 points, while Jaden Hardy added 19 points and Tyler Dorsey finished with 18 points.
The Thunder struggled to keep up with the Mavericks' pace and energy in the first half, trailing by 10 points at the break. The Thunder made a run in the third quarter to cut the lead to four points, but the Mavericks pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Despite the loss, Wallace's performance was a bright spot for the Thunder. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wallace finished with 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in his Summer League debut. He showed off his impressive athleticism and playmaking ability, and he looks like he could be a key piece for the Thunder in the future.
The Thunder will be back in action on Sunday against the Utah Jazz. The game will be televised on ESPN.
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