2021 NBA Summer League: Breakout performers, top storylines, highlights, scores and more from Day 7

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Nah'Shon Hyland, Jalen Johnson and Scottie Barnes ball out on day 7 of Las Vegas Summer League

No. 4 pick Scottie Barnes turned in a huge two-way performance to headline Day 7 of Summer League action in Las Vegas. 

With eight games on the slate, there was plenty of action on court and if you missed any of it, we've got you covered with scores, news and highlights from another busy day in Vegas.

Breakout performers - Day 7

Nah'Shon Hyland, Denver Nuggets - 28 points (9-17 FG), six rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block

Max Strus, Miami Heat - 24 points (6-13 3PT), four assists, three rebounds, two steals

Skylar Mays, Atlanta Hawks - 26 points (7-17 FG), nine assists, four rebounds, two steals

Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks - 25 points (9-15 FG), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block

Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors - 23 points (10-18 FG), five rebounds, four assists,, one steal, two blocks

Quinten Grimes, New York Knicks - 28 points (8-20 FG), six rebounds, four assists, one steal

Miles McBride, New York Knicks - 23 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block (9-14 FG)

Luka Garza, Detroit Pistons - 20 points (6-12 FG), 14 rebounds, three assists, one steal

Top storylines and highlights

Welcome to the Bones Show!

Nah'Shon "Bones" Hyland got busy against he Dallas Mavericks to lead the Denver Nuggets to their first win at Summer League.

With the ball in his hands, he showed off his full offensive arsenal, getting to the rim and creating his own shot from the 3-point line with no shortage of confidence. He piled up 28 points, four assists, and six rebounds on 9-of-17 from the field and 5-of-8 from three-point range.

The 26th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft looks like a steal for the Nuggets.

Jalen Johnson looks ready to contribute right away

Speaking of steals, Jalen Johnson, the No. 20 overall pick in the draft continues to impress in Vegas, turning in another impressive performance.

Johnson posted 25 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a highlight-reel block, with his versatility and offensive ability shining in Vegas.

He was doing it on both ends for the Hawks. Look at how high he gets on this block!

Celtics stay perfect

The Celtics become the first team in Vegas to go 4-0, all but sealing their spot in the Summer League championship game.

Playing without Payton Pritchard and Yam Madar, Carsen Edwards stepped up with an impressive all-round performance, recording 16 points, seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Boston had no shortage of highlights in this game, none better than this no-look dome from Edwards.


Not to be outdone, Romeo Langford continued his high-flying Summer League with this baseline fliush.


Scottie Barnes leads the comeback

Despite carrying a left ankle injury, No. 4 pick Scottie Barnes powered the Raptors to an 80-79 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets. 

Barnes recorded 23 points, five rebounds and four assists on 10-of-18 from the field and capped off a late13-2 run to tie it up at 79-79 before Dalano Banton's free throw put them in front for good. 


Barnes added a steal and two blocks in his 30 minutes, giving the Raptors a surge on defence with his energy and activity.

Meanwhile, Precious Achiuwa, who scored 18 points on the night, had the play of the game, running the floor in transition for the two-handed jam


Knicks picks put on a show

The Knicks' 25th and 36th picks in the 2021 NBA Draft put on a show in their 103-94 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, combining for 51 points. 

Quentin Grimes led all scorers with 28 points, six rebounds and four assists, going 6-of-14 from beyond the arc, while Miles McBride added 23 points, five assists and four rebounds on an efficient 9-of-14 from the field and 5-of-8 from beyond the arc.

Meanwhile, Obi Toppin, the No. 8 pick in last year's draft continues to get buckets in Vegas, scoring 20+ points for the fourth-straight game. 


Play of the Day: Trevelin Queen

Trevelin Queen put his defender on skates with this nasty behind-the-back dribble, before throwing down the jam.


Scores

Denver Nuggets 89, Dallas Mavericks 85

Atlanta Hawks 94, Miami Heat 90

Boston Celtics 100, Philadelphia 76ers 81

Indiana Pacers 95, Oklahoma City Thunder 61

Toronto Raptors 80, Charlotte Hornets 79

New York Knicks 103, Cleveland Cavaliers 94

Phoenix Suns 79, Portland Trail Blazerss 70

Detroit Pistons 103, Los Angeles Lakers 86

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