Quiet summer debut for Kasparas Jakucionis and other observations from Heat summer league opener
Briefly

Kasparas Jakucionis, the 20th overall pick in the draft, debuted with the Miami Heat in the summer league, scoring three points on 1-of-7 shooting. In an 89-62 win, he struggled initially, finishing the first half scoreless and missing two corner threes. His performance improved in the second half, where he showcased his passing ability, recording an assist and scoring his first points late in the game. He demonstrated potential as a playmaker despite his scoring issues, with the hope for a better performance in upcoming games.
Jakucionis finished the Heat's summer league opener with three points on 1-of-7 shooting, 0-of-4 from three, and 1-of-2 from the foul line.
The 19-year-old guard was selected by the Heat with the 20th overall pick in this year's draft and started slow in his summer league debut.
Despite a rough start, Jakucionis displayed impressive passing ability, making several nice passes that didn't result in assists due to missed shots.
Jakucionis' first points came with 4:40 left in the third quarter, and his first field goal was a layup with 6:50 remaining in the fourth.
Read at Miami Herald
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