SUMMER LEAGUE ROUNDUP: Scoot Henderson and Amen Thompson are injured on debut, while Jabari Smith Jr. Blowers sinks with buzzer
A pair of 2023 top-four picks were injured on the first night of the Las Vegas Summer League as the Rockets defeated the Blazers at the buzzer.
No. 3 overall pick Scoot Henderson, who finished the game with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in 21 minutes, suffered a right shoulder injury and did not return, according to the team.
For the Rockets, fourth overall pick, Amen Thompson was also eliminated by what a team source told ESPN was an ankle sprain.
Thompson also looked good on his debut, finishing with 16 points, five assists and four rebounds, and his injury is reportedly not considered serious.
With Henderson and Thompson both out of the game, Jabari Smith Jr. a game-winning three-pointer with just 0.6 seconds left to give Houston a 100–99 win.
Scoot Henderson scored a total of 15 points before leaving the game with a shoulder injury
Amen Thompson was also injured, suffering what has been described as a sprained ankle
Jabari Smith Jr. scored 33 points in the game, sinking the Blazers with a buzzer beater
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The blood-curdling game meant that fans had to wait even longer for the highly anticipated debut of Victor Wembanyama, who was suitable for the Spurs for the first time on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Bucks defeated the Nuggets 92-85 behind MarJon Beauchamp’s 23 points and eight rebounds.
And elsewhere in Vegas, ex-Kansas State standout Markquis Nowell scored a game-high 17 points, but couldn’t prevent the Raptors from losing to the Bulls 83-74.
The Nets also fell after erasing an 18-point Cavaliers lead, with Cleveland keeping their spirits up to eventually grind past Brooklyn 101-97.
Sharife Cooper in the 2021 second round was great for the Cavs with 27 points, while Jalen Wilson and Armoni Brooks each had 17 for the losing team.
For the Timberwolves, Brandon Williams scored 24 as they beat the Pelicans 102-88.
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