2021 NBA Summer League: Breakout performers, highlights, scores and more from Day 2

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Desmond Bane, Immanuel Quickley and Jordan Nwora on Day 2 of the Las Vegas Summer League

The 2021 NBA Summer League kicked off in Las Vegas on Sunday (ET), giving fans the first opportunity to see the stars of this year's rookie class.

With nine games of action, take a look at some of the top performers, best highlights and scores from each contest.

2021 NBA Summer League – Day 2

Breakout performances

Immanuel Quickley: 32 PTS, 8 ASTS, 2 STLS, 2 REBS

Oshae Brissett: 22 PTS, 7 REBS, 3 ASTS

Chris Duarte: 14 PTS, 3 ASTS, 2 REBS, 2 STLS, 2 BLKS

Trey Murphy: 26 PTS, 9 REBS, 3 ASTS

Tyrese Maxey: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 4 AST, 3 STL

Desmond Bane: 32 PTS, 4 ASTS, 2 REBS, 2 BLKS

Xavier Tillman:15 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST, 3 BLK

Chimezie Metu: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST, 4 STL

Jaylen Nowell: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST

Jalen Suggs: 24 PTS, 9 REB, 3 BLK

Jordan Nwora: 30 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST

Top Storylines & Highlights

Magic have a star in Jalen Suggs

The No. 5 pick records two of his three blocks in the clutch - one in the final minute of regulation and one in the final minute of overtime - while also recording a double-double of 24 points and nine rebounds.

Immanuel Quickley is all about that New York grind

“That’s what the Knicks culture is: working hard, enjoying the work, getting better," Quickley said postgame. 

The young Knicks guard led from the front, with 32 points, eight assists and two steals, in the Knicks victory. 

Pacers rookie Duarte turns heads

Picked 13th overall in the 2021 Draft, Chris Duarte turned heads with his all-round play on Day 2 of the Summer League, including this tough buzzer-beater.

Isaiah Miller GOT UP! 

Davion Mitchell shows off moves on both ends

Lot of talk about the Kings' pick in the Draft and no, he's not related to Donovan Mitchell. 

Nonetheless, Davion let his game do the talking about why he was heavily discussed.

GAME-WINNER! 

In a close Timberwolves-Spurs game, Nathan Knight comes away with the game-winning putback bucket.

Games and results

New York Knicks 94, Indiana Pacers 86

New Orleans Pelicans 94, Chicago Bulls 77

Philadelphia 76ers 95, Dallas Mavericks 73

Memphis Grizzlies 91, Brooklyn Nets 84

Sacramento Kings 80, Charlotte Hornets 70

Minnesota Timberwolves 91, San Antonio Spurs 89

Orlando Magic 91, Golden State Warriors 89

Milwaukee Bucks 81, LA Clippers 78

Utah Jazz 63, Phoenix Suns 57

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