The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t have the allure of a lottery pick getting his first look, or a high-profile rookie making his Summer League debut. But in what they lacked in a James Bouknight or LiAngelo Ball appearance, they made up for with memorable performances from their own talent. Bolstered by a 27-point barrage from Antonio Blakeney, the Blazers held on to snag a thrilling 93-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.
It certainly couldn’t have hurt that the Blazers had a whopping 1,540 games worth of NBA experience on this year’s Summer League roster, but one can’t argue with the result when Blazers both old and new provide a successful product.