NBA Summer League action resumed Saturday in Las Vegas with the eight remaining teams competing in the quarterfinals for a chance to come one step closer to securing the summer league title.
Big names such Devin Booker and Emmanuel Mudiay were scheduled to hit the court, as were a number of lesser-known players who were looking to impress their team or another team across the league enough to earn a regular-season roster spot.
Here is a rundown of Saturday's contests, along with a closer look at which players rose to the occasion in Sin City.
Saturday's Summer League Results
Minnesota Timberwolves 81, Toronto Raptors 79
Despite being without rookie first-round pick Kris Dunn due to a concussion, the Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Toronto Raptors their first loss and eliminated them from the Las Vegas Summer League with a dramatic 81-79 win.
The Raptors tied the game at 79-79 with 1.1 seconds left by virtue of a clutch three-pointer from 2015 second-round pick Norman Powell, but T'Wolves guard Tyus Jones was fouled with 0.4 seconds remaining in ...
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