How former LSU players fared in day seven of the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League

Former LSU guard Skylar Mays of the Atlanta Hawks, seen here this past season as a rookie, scored 26 points Saturday in the Hawks' 94-90 Las Vegas Summer League win over the Miami Heat. Photo by Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Here’s what happened with five former LSU players playing Saturday on day seven of the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League:

G Skylar Mays (Atlanta Hawks) 

Started, played 29:58, scored 26 points with 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 2 turnovers and 3 fouls in Atlanta’s 94-90 win over the Miami Heat. Was 7 of 17 (41.2 percent) from the field, 2 of 6 (33.3 percent) in 3-pointers and 10 of 10 (100 percent) from the free throw line.

Mays’ summer league stats for 2-2 Hawks: Started four games, Has averaged 28.6 minutes, 18.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.5 turnovers and 2.8 fouls, Has shot 25 of 54 (46.3 percent) from the field, 9 of 27 (33.3 percent) from 3-point range and 16 of 16 (100 percent) from the free throw line.

G Javonte Smart (Miami Heat)

Came off the bench, played 21:57, scored 7 points with 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 turnovers and 1 fouls in Miami’s 94-90 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Was 3 of 12 (25 percent) from the field and 1 of 6 (16.7) from 3-point range.

Smart’s summer league stats for the 2-2 Heat: Has played in three games with no starts, averaged minutes, 7.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2 turnovers. Has shot 9 of 31 (29 percent) from the field, 3 of 12 (25 percent) from 3-point range and 2 of 3 (.667 percent) from free throw line.

F Emmitt Williams (Oklahoma City Thunder)

Came off the bench, played 4:05, scored 1 point with 1 turnover and 1 foul in Oklahoma City’s 95-61 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Was 1 of 2 (50 percent) from the free throw line.

Williams’ summer league stats for the 1-3 Thunder: Has played in one game, averaged 4:05 and 1 point. Has shot 1 of 2 (50 percent) from the free throw line.

G Antonio Blakeney (Portland Trail Blazers)

Came off the bench, played 24:02, scored 10 points with 5 rebounds and 1 turnovers in Portland’s 79-70 loss to Phoenix Suns. Was 5 of 11 (45.5 percent) from the field and 0 of 3 (.000 percent) from 3-point range.

Blakeney’s summer league stats for 2-2 Trail Blazers: Has played in four games, averaged 20.6 minutes, 16 points and 2.5 rebounds. Has shot 25 of 43 (58.1 percent) from the field, 6 of 15 (40 percent) in 3-pointers and 8 of 8(100 percent) from the free throw line.

F Trendon Watford (Portland Trail Blazers)

Started, played 23:53, scored 9 points with 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocked shots, 1 turnovers and 5 fouls in Portland’s 79-70 loss to Phoenix Suns. Was 2 of 5 (40 percent) from the field, 0 of 1 (.000 percent) in 3-pointers and 5 of 7 (71.9 percent) from the free throw line

Watford’s summer league stats for 2-2 Trail Blazers: Has played in four games and started one, averaged 22.1 minutes, 5.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.3 blocks, 1.8 turnovers and 4 fouls, Has shot 8 of 19 (42.1 percent) from the field, 1 of 4 (25 percent) in 3-pointers and 6 of 9 (66.7 percent) from the free throw line.

SUNDAY’S SCHEDULE INVOLVING FORMER LSU PLAYERS (All times CT)

F Jarell Martin (Utah Jazz) 4 p.m. vs. Clippers (ESPN2)

G Cam Thomas (Brooklyn Nets) 5 p.m. vs. Spurs (NBA TV)

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