The Brooklyn Nets suffered an 0-3 start in the Summer League after losing 97-93 to the Knicks. The game revealed challenges for their rookie class, as several players were unavailable due to injuries. Drew Timme led the team with notable statistics, but opposing players outperformed the Nets offensively. Both Nolan Traoré and Ben Saraf will miss the season finale against the Orlando Magic. Their performances showed the need for improvement in shooting efficiency, especially from long range, to find success in the NBA. The competitive game featured many ties and lead changes.
Drew Timme paced the Nets with 24 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, but Tyler Kolek and MarJon Beauchamp's combined 50 points powered the Knicks, overwhelming Brooklyn's offense.
The contest saw 10 ties and 10 lead changes through the initial 28 minutes, with no team ahead by more than five points, demonstrating the competitive nature of the matchup.
Traoré averaged 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.3 turnovers on 30.4% shooting in 22.8 minutes per game, reflecting his struggles in efficiency.
Though neither rookie guard shot efficiently, both displayed a knack for attacking the rim, indicating potential growth areas for their future development.
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