Theo Pinson, Kennedy Meeks make 2018 NBA Summer League debuts
Posted Jul 7, 2018
Former UNC national champions Theo Pinson and Kennedy Meeks made their 2018 NBA Summer League debuts Friday. Pinson had the better statistical game with a strong all-around 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Nets. Meeks and J.P. Tokoto also saw extended minutes with the Nuggets and Warriors, respectively. Here are the stats:
Magic 86, Nets 80 (Box Score)
Nets MIN REB PTS
T. Pinson 24 7 9
Nuggets 70, Timberwolves 69 (Box Score)
Nuggets MIN REB PTS
K. Meeks 15 5 4
Warriors 77, Clippers 71 (Box Score)
Warriors MIN +/- PTS
J.P. Tokoto 19 +7 6
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