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Maxwell Lewis turns in a game-high effort for the Mavericks, as the consolation games open in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Download the NBA App<\/a> Friday action at the NBA 2K26 Summer League<\/a> entered the consolation round in Las Vegas with six games between teams on the outside of Saturday\u2019s single-elimination semifinals. But moments remain to be made, in front of the executives and scouts who could determine the eventual NBA future. Here are the players who starred on Friday:<\/p>\n Maxwell Lewis, Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n In a summer session that featured more heralded Mavericks *cough* No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg<\/a> *cough* Lewis managed to stand out with this game-high, 18-point performance. Converting all four of his 3-point attempts, Lewis shot 7-for-10 overall as Dallas raced out to an early lead and never handed it back. The 92-69 victory<\/a> kept the Magic without a win in Vegas.<\/p>\n Mark Armstrong, Philadelphia 76ers<\/p>\n Armstrong, who spent last season with the Long Island Nets after a pair of seasons at Villanova, showed out off the bench in the 76ers\u2019 87-83<\/a> come-from-behind victory. The 6-foot-2 guard drove repeatedly into the teeth of the defense, tallying 23 points on 7-for-16 shooting, including 2-for-5 from range and a 7-for-9 mark at the line \u2013 also pulling down seven boards.<\/p>\n Vladislav Goldin, Miami Heat<\/p>\n A 7-foot-1 center, Goldin moved to the U.S. for high school, setting him up for three years at Florida Atlantic before a jump to Michigan and the Big Ten. He maintained his numbers against improved competition, earning a two-way spot with Miami after going undrafted in June. Goldin helped the Heat escape with a one-point win<\/a> over the Bucks, posting 18 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, shooting 7-for-10 from the floor.<\/p>\n Javon Freeman-Liberty & Yuki Kawamura, Chicago Bulls<\/p>\n As action begins to wrap up in Las Vegas, Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura racks up an impressive 20-point, 10-assist double-double.<\/p>\n The Bulls guards \u2013 Freeman-Liberty as a starter and Kawamura off the bench \u2013 kept the Jazz on the heels from the opening tip of a 105-92 victory<\/a>. Freeman-Liberty, who split time with the Raptors, Raptors 905 and Windy City Bulls last season, racked up a team-high 22 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks. Kawamura, whose season swapped appearances between the Grizzlies and G League Memphis Hustle, dished 10 assists, including this crafty no-look<\/a>; he tacked on 20 points (6-9 3PM), four rebounds and two steals.<\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans Pelicans<\/p>\n With the Pelicans recovering from the injury loss<\/a> of rookie forward Derik Queen, point guard Fears stepped it up, delivering 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. New Orleans came up short, 113-104<\/a>, but the No. 7 overall pick provided an encouraging performance, showing growth over the course of the week. The 1-for-5 shooting from 3-point range highlights the main area for NBA improvement, while the 7-for-11 mark on 2-pointers and 10 free-throw attempts showcase the speed and skill that should be ready on Day One.<\/p>\n
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