United Bigs Battle in Vegas – Day 6

It was a Melbourne United big man battle that took centre stage on day six of NBA Summer League, with Next Star and New York Knick Ariel Hukporti duelling with former NBL MVP contender Jo Lual-Acuil. 

In the United States’ capital of broken dreams and relationships, Hukporti won the contest, finishing with a double-double and the one-point victory over the Sacramento Kings. 

Day 5 Results

Miami Heat defeated Dallas Mavericks (92-79)

Sacramento Kings defeated by New York Knicks (105-106)

• Ariel Hukporti – 11 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block
• Jo Lual-Acuil – 6 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists

Toronto Raptors defeated by Utah Jazz (76-86)

Boston Celtics defeated Charlotte Hornets (89-84)

Memphis Grizzlies defeated Orlando Magic (104-98)

Phoenix Suns defeated OKC Thunder (100-99)

• Robert Franks – 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 block
• Alex Ducas – DNP (Injured)
• Ousmane Dieng – DNP

LA Lakers defeated Atlanta Hawks (87-86)

Golden State Warriors defeated Cleveland Cavaliers (96-85)

• Mantas Rubstavicius – 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
• Luke Travers – 7 points, 2 rebounds