Las Vegas —\u00a0 The NBA\u2019s brightest young stars and recent draft picks are set to headline another showcase of talent Thursday as the NBA 2K26 Summer League rolls into a pivotal day of action at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion. With semifinal berths on the line and standout rookies eager to impress, tonight\u2019s matchups promise both fierce competition and a glimpse at the league\u2019s future.<\/p>\n
Summer League live updates, results, highlights from Thursday’s games<\/p>\n
2:45 PM PST\/\/ 5:45ET\u00a0<\/p>\n
Our first two games are well underway from Las Vegas. The Detroit Pacers and Miami Heat are underway in the Cox Pavilion, beginning the fourth quarter. Detroit leads the Heat, 81-64. Bobi\u00a0Klintman leads the Pistons with 18 points, while Myron\u00a0Gardner leads the Heat with 16.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers are underway in the larger Thomas and Mack Center, with the Pacers leading the charge at the end of the 3rd, 68-59. MarJon Beauchamp is leading the way for the Knicks with 25 points — while on the opposite side, Enrique\u00a0Freeman leads with 14 points.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
3:25PM PST\/\/6:25ET<\/p>\n
The first two games of the morning are in the books here in Las Vegas. The Detroit Pistons cruised past the Miami Heat with a 108-88 victory, while the Indiana Pacers edged out the New York Knicks in a close 91-88 battle.<\/p>\n
This afternoon\u2019s action is just around the corner. The Atlanta Hawks will face the Memphis Grizzlies at Cox Pavilion, tipping off at 6:00 PM ET. The San Antonio Spurs then meet the Charlotte Hornets at Thomas & Mack Center, with game time set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The Hawks and Grizzlies game will be on NBA TV and ESPN+, while the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets will be on main ESPN.<\/p>\n
4:04 PT \/\/ 7:04ET<\/p>\n
Both games are in progress: the Spurs and Hornets have just tipped off, while in Atlanta, the Hawks lead Memphis 46-44 midway through the game.<\/p>\n
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4:40PM \/\/ 7:35ET<\/p>\n
We’re just about to the halfway point of the Spurs vs. Hornets game. Things are rather even, 30-33, Hornets on top. Both teams are 3-0 in Summer League action. It will be an interesting one for sure. On the other court, the 4th quarter is about to tip off. Atlanta is leading 75-65 over Memphis.<\/p>\n
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6:15PM PST \/\/ 9:15PM EST<\/p>\n
The NBA Summer League is on fire! The Hawks surged past the Grizzlies, 92-88, while the Hornets snapped the Spurs\u2019 undefeated run with a commanding 106-81 win. Now, in prime time, all eyes are on the Houston Rockets facing the Trail Blazers (Portland leads 41-35) at COX Pavillion, and the electric Lakers-Celtics showdown at Thomas & Mack, where Bronny James is lighting up the crowd.<\/p>\n
7:15PM PST \/\/ 10:15PM EST\u00a0<\/p>\n
Portland appeared\u00a0firmly in control\u00a0as the Trail\u00a0Blazers built\u00a0a commanding\u00a097-79 lead over\u00a0the Houston Rockets\u00a0with just four\u00a0minutes remaining\u00a0in regulation. The Blazers showcased\u00a0a balanced attack, overwhelming\u00a0Houston on both\u00a0ends of the court.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, on\u00a0the opposite\u00a0side of the arena, a classic rivalry\u00a0played out as\u00a0the Boston Celtics\u00a0and Los Angeles\u00a0Lakers engaged\u00a0in a tightly\u00a0contested matchup. At the latest\u00a0update, Boston\u00a0held a narrow\u00a043-42 edge, with\u00a0both teams trading\u00a0leads and neither\u00a0able to gain\u00a0significant separation. Six minutes remains in the 3rd on that game.<\/p>\n
7:55PM PST \/\/ 10:55PM EST\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0The Portland Trail Blazers used a strong early run to defeat the Houston Rockets 102-83 on Thursday in NBA Summer League action. At Cox Pavilion, the Golden State Warriors took a 21-13 lead over the Toronto Raptors after the first quarter. The Warriors\u2019 perimeter shooting and aggressive defense set the tone early against the Raptors.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics held an 85-73 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers with just under three minutes remaining in their matchup at the Thomas & Mack Center.<\/p>\n
Thursday\u2019s slate will conclude with the Denver Nuggets facing the Los Angeles Clippers. Tip-off for the Nuggets-Clippers game is expected to be delayed due to the conclusion of the Lakers-Celtics game.<\/p>\n
This article will be updated with final scores, live reactions, and breaking news from Thursday, July 17th.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s Key Summer League Matchups<\/p>\n
Time (ET)<\/p>\n
Matchup<\/p>\n
Network<\/p>\n
4:00 PM<\/p>\n
Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat<\/p>\n
NBA TV, ESPN+<\/p>\n
4:30 PM<\/p>\n
Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks<\/p>\n
ESPN2<\/p>\n
6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Atlanta Hawks vs. Memphis Grizzlies<\/p>\n
NBA TV, ESPN+<\/p>\n
7:00 PM<\/p>\n
San Antonio Spurs vs. Charlotte Hornets<\/p>\n
ESPN<\/p>\n
8:00 PM<\/p>\n
Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers<\/p>\n
NBA TV, ESPN+<\/p>\n
9:00 PM<\/p>\n
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers<\/p>\n
ESPN<\/p>\n
10:00 PM<\/p>\n
Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors<\/p>\n
NBA TV, ESPN+<\/p>\n
11:00 PM<\/p>\n
Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers<\/p>\n
ESPN2<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Featured Matchup: Celtics vs. Lakers<\/p>\n
Boston and Los Angeles renew their storied rivalry at 9 p.m. ET. The Celtics\u2019 Summer League squad is led by 2025 first-round selection Hugo Gonzalez, alongside Amari Williams and Max Shulga, all eager to carve out roles with the reigning Eastern Conference champions. The Lakers counter with a lineup featuring 2024 draftees and Bronny James, whose dynamic performance has electrified fans throughout Vegas.<\/p>\n
Top Prospects to WatchKobe Bufkin (Hawks): Coming off shoulder surgery and limited appearances last season, Bufkin has a crucial opportunity to reassert his spot in Atlanta\u2019s backcourt rotation.Dylan Harper (Spurs): The No. 2 overall pick has already made a splash with San Antonio and will look to build on his hot start.VJ Edgecombe (Hornets): The versatile rookie offers Charlotte both scoring and defensive punch, giving fans another reason to watch tonight\u2019s Hornets-Spurs tilt.Tournament Stakes<\/p>\n
After tonight, each team will have played four games, with the top four advancing to the playoffs. Only the best will move on to Saturday\u2019s semifinals, while others will finish with consolation contests before Sunday\u2019s championship.<\/p>\n
How to WatchHow to watch NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2025: TV channel, live streamTV channel: ESPN | ESPN2 | ESPNU | NBA TVLive stream: Fubo<\/a> | ESPN+<\/a><\/p>\n The vast majority of contests throughout the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League will air on live broadcast television. ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and NBA TV are all scheduled to air games. Viewers can stream those games live with Fubo<\/a>.<\/p>\n