NBL stars step up: NBLxNBA Summer League Day Six Recap

Sunday, August 15, 2021

A number of NBL stars stepped up and made a significant impact on day six of the NBA Summer League, headlined by former Brisbane Bullets import Vic Law.

Law led the way for the Los Angeles Lakers with 15 points and eight rebounds in their 86-84 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Law’s impact went beyond the numbers as he also hit the go ahead three-pointer and made a key defensive stop on the final possession to secure the Lakers’ win.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Shout out Brisbane Bullets"<br><br>Vic Law came up clutch knocking down the go ahead triple and locking down defensively on the final possession before shouting out his <a href="https://twitter.com/BrisbaneBullets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BrisbaneBullets</a> NBL21 squad <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBLxNBA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBLxNBA</a> <br><br>Catch Summer League action on <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNAusNZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNAusNZ</a> ? <a href="https://t.co/S0Vma7D16k">pic.twitter.com/S0Vma7D16k</a></p>— The NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1426409722354176004?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

After the game, Law also credited the Bullets for their role in his development.

“Shoutout to the Brisbane Bullets,” Law told ESPN.

“I think the NBL is a great league. I had some great guys like Jason Cadee, Lamar Patterson, Nathan Sobey, Tamuri Wigness all out there playing and doing great. I wish them the best.”

Cairns Taipans star Cam Oliver continued his strong Summer League campaign with 10 points, four rebounds and four blocks for the Golden State Warriors in their win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBLxNBA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBLxNBA</a> Summer League ??<a href="https://twitter.com/CairnsTaipans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CairnsTaipans</a> star Cam Oliver was a presence on the defensive end with 4 blocks to go along with his 10 points and 4 rebounds for the Warriors.<br><br>Catch Summer League action on <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNAusNZ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ESPNAusNZ</a> ? <a href="https://t.co/AuZJLnWhSI">pic.twitter.com/AuZJLnWhSI</a></p>— The NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1426382179571965952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Illawarra Hawks sharpshooter Justinian Jessup added eight points for the Warriors while Josh Giddey remained out with an ankle injury for the Thunder.

Former South East Melbourne Phoenix import Ben Moore had his best performance of the Summer League so far with an impressive 11 points and eight rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies in their loss to the Sacramento Kings.

Didi Louzada played an important role on both ends of the floor in the New Orleans Pelicans’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former NBL Next Star recorded seven points and three rebounds.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBLxNBA?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBLxNBA</a> Summer League Wrap ?? August 14<a href="https://twitter.com/Liam_Santa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Liam_Santa</a> recaps big performances for Vic Law and Ben Moore as well as Cam Oliver and Justinian Jessup plus the latest on Josh Giddey's injury and possible return ? <a href="https://t.co/8VseZGaBMX">pic.twitter.com/8VseZGaBMX</a></p>— The NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1426426243231088642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sydney Kings forward Jarell Martin played seven minutes for the Utah Jazz as they defeated the Miami Heat.

Former NBL Next Star Brian Bowen Jr had a solid day for the Minnesota Timberwolves with nine points and two rebounds.

John Mooney (Milwaukee Bucks) recorded a DNP.