The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Detroit Pistons 114-117. All five Lakers starters scored in the double digits in the matchup with guard Max Christie contributing 17 points.
The Denver Nuggets committed a late rally to defeat the Lakers 114-106. Before the matchup, Ham noted how the game was a progress report to see the state of the Purple and Gold.
The NBA Summer League is the opportunity for players to prove themselves and earn a coveted spot on an NBA roster. Each player has a unique story to making a Summer League roster wether they have just been drafted, have had a few years of experience playing in the NBA’s G-League, the NBA or played overseas after going undrafted.