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Walker leads Spurs past Cavs to open the SLC Summer League

The 2019 Salt Lake City Summer League tipped off Monday night, with the San Antonio Spurs running to a 97-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

San Antonio's Lonnie Walker, the No. 18 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, led all scorers with 20 points, including eight in the fourth quarter. Walker shot 8-for-12 from the field and added seven rebounds, two assists and a steal in a team-high 29 minutes.

The game was tight until the second half, when the Spurs outscored the Cavs 27-19 in the third quarter and then held on for the victory.