The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Chicago Bulls in their open game of Las Vegas Summer League, losing 100-99 in overtime. Marko Simonovic, a 2020 second round selection for the Bulls, pummeled Dallas inside, scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds, as well as hitting the game winning free throw. Dallas rookie Jaden Hardy led Dallas in defeat with 28 points.
Dallas went down early to the Chicago Bulls, looking a bit slow to react to the first game of the day in Las Vegas. After falling down 8-2, the Mavericks slowly worked themselves back into the game through a couple of baskets from rookie Jaden Hardy.