Kennedy Meeks, Theo Pinson Among UNC's Standouts in NBA Summer League Friday
Posted Jul 14, 2018
Former UNC national champions Kennedy Meeks and Theo Pinson had strong showings Friday in the NBA Summer League. Meeks flirted with a double-double while Pinson hit 3-of-7 3-pointers en route to 12 points. Isaiah Hicks and J.P. Tokoto also saw significant minutes, and Justin Jackson had the night off to rest. Here are the stats:
Pacers 116, Nets 79 (Box Score)
Nets MIN 3PT PTS
T. Pinson 26 3-7 12
Knicks 102, Pelicans 83 (Box Score)
Knicks MIN AST PTS
I. Hicks 17 5 8
Timberwolves 83, Nuggets 71 (Box Score)
Nuggets MIN REB PTS
K. Meeks 17 11 9
Kings 69, Warriors 67(Box Score)
J. Jackson (Kings) DNP - Rest
Warriors MIN REB PTS
J.P. Tokoto 27 7 6
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