Here’s what happened with four former LSU players playing Thursday on day five of the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League:
G Cam Thomas (Brooklyn Nets)
Started, played 33:28, scored 31 points with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, 1 blocked shot, 5 turnovers and 2 fouls in Brooklyn’s 84-81 over the Washington Wizards. Was 10 of 23 (41.5 percent) from the field, 2 of 6 (33.3) from 3-point range and 9 of 10 (90 percent) from free throw line. He hit a 3-pointer to send the game to a second overtime in which he hit a sudden-death game-winning 3-pointer off a one-legged running jumper.
“I went to the shot that I always make and I always work on: the one-legged three,” Thomas said. “As soon as it left my hands, I knew it was good.”
Thomas’ summer league stats for 2-1 Nets: Has averaged 29.7 minutes in 3 games, 24 points, 1.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 3.3 turnovers and 2 fouls. Has shot 22 of 53 (41.5 percent) from the field, 6 of 19 (31.6 percent) from 3-point range and 22 of 28 (78.6 percent) from the free throw line.
G Antonio Blakeney (Portland Trail Blazers)
Came off the bench, played 21:50, scored 15 points with 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 turnovers and 0 fouls in Portland’s 97-64 loss to Indiana Pacers. Was 6 of 11 (54.5 percent) from the field, 2 of 6 (33.3) from 3-point range and 1 of 1 (100 percent) from free throw line.
Blakeney’s summer league stats for 2-1 Trail Blazers: Has averaged 19.5 minutes in 3 games, 18 points and 2.3 rebounds. Has shot 20 of 32 (62.5 percent) from the field, 6 of 12 (50 percent) in 3-pointers and 8 of 8(100 percent) from the free throw line.
F Trendon Watford (Portland Trail Blazers)
Came off the bench, played 25:44, scored 7 points with 5 rebounds, 2 blocked shots, 2 turnovers and 6 fouls (fouled out) in Portland’s 97-64 loss to Indiana Pacers. Was 3 of 7 (50 percent) from the field, 3 of 7 (42.9) and 1 of 3 (50 percent) in 3-pointers.
Watford’s summer league stats for 2-1 Trail Blazers: Has averaged 20 minutes in 3 games, 4.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 turnovers and 3.7 fouls, Has shot 6 of 14 (42.9 percent) from the field, 1 of 3 (33.3 percent) in 3 pointers and 1 of 2 (50 percent) from the free throw line.
G Skylar Mays (Atlanta Hawks)
Started, played 25:56, scored 20 points with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steals, 1 turnovers and 1 fouls in Atlanta’s 96-88 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Was 8 of 15 (53.3 percent) from the field, 2 of 8 (25 percent) in 3-pointers and 2 of 2 from the free throw line.
Mays’ summer league stats for 1-2 Hawks: Has averaged 28.1 minutes in three games, 16.3 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.3 turnovers and 2.6 fouls, Has shot 18 of 37 (48.6 percent) from the field, 7 of 21 (33.3 percent) from 3-point range and 6 of 6 (100 percent) from the free throw line.
FRIDAY’S SCHEDULE INVOLVING FORMER LSU PLAYERS (All times CT)
F Jarell Martin (Utah Jazz) 4 p.m. vs. Heat (ESPN2)
G Javonte Smart (Miami Heat) 4 p.m. vs. Jazz (ESPNU)
F Emmitt Williams (Oklahoma City) 6 p.m. vs. Warriors (ESPN2)
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