Kris Dunn, Bryce Cotton Shine in 2016 NBA Summer League Debuts
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Kris Dunn, Bryce Cotton Shine in 2016 NBA Summer League Debuts
Meanwhile, Ben Bentil just finished Utah Summer League with the Boston Celtics, who are set to start their Vegas Summer League today.
Here is a recap and some highlights.
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Just a day after signing a rookie contract with the Timberwolves, Dunn made his NBA Summer League debut against the Denver Nuggets and poured in 27 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, had 3 steals, 2 assists and 1 block. Dunn returns to action on Sunday, July 10 at 6 p.m. when he and Minnesota face Toronto.
Dunn's highlights on the night included an opening play alley-oop and some fancy dribbling that literally sent Jakar Sampson to the floor.
Bryce Cotton
Meanwhile, Bryce Cotton made his summer league debut with the Atlanta Hawks and poured in 14 points and pulled down 7 rebounds in 17 minutes of action. Atlanta beat Houston 83-78.
Atlanta returns to action on Sunday at 4 p.m. when the Hawks take on Washington.
Ben Bentil
Ben Bentil and the Boston Celtics finished Utah Summer League with a 3-0 record and are set to begin Las Vegas Summer League today at 6 p.m. against the Bulls.
In Boston's three Utah games, Bentil averaged 8.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game for Boston, coming off the bench in each game.
Check out Bentil's highlight dunk from the game against Utah.
Kris Dunn's Top 5 Games at The Dunkin' Donuts Center
5.
1-10-2014
URI vs. Providence
In a duel between E.C. Matthews and Kris Dunn, it was Dunn's Friars that won their 4th straight game over the Rams.
Dunn finished the game with 22 points on 7 of 10 shooting from the field, and 8 of 10 from the free throw line, 9 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 assists.
Dunn's performance helped PC snap a three game losing streak.
4.
1-2-2016
St. John's vs. Providence
Kris Dunn led kicked off the New Year by leading the Friars with 26 points on 9 of 17 shooting from the field, including 4 of 7 from three-point land.
In the second half when St. John's cut the Friars lead to 6, 56-50, Dunn took over the game, scoring PC's next 8 points, sparking the Friars to a blowout victory.
Dunn also grabbed 9 rebounds, dished out 6 assists and had 3 steals in the game.
Dunn also had this massive dunk:
The Friars were off to a 2-0 start in conference play.
For more on this game, click here.
3.
1-22-2015
Xavier vs. Providence
Dunn netted 20 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 8 assists, nearly recording a triple-double. Dunn also added three steals to his stat line.
Dunn's 20 points, including clutch free throws in overtime helped the Friars avoid a near disaster and remain in a tie for 2nd place in the Big East.
2.
2-13-2016
Georgetown vs. Providence
Coming in, Providence had lost three straight games and absolutely had to have the game against Georgetown.
Kris Dunn finished the game with 20 points on 5 of 11 shooting from the field and 10 of 16 from the free throw line.
Dunn also grabbed 6 rebounds, dished out 5 assists, recorded 2 steals. Defensively, Dunn helped hold Smith-Rivera to just 3 points on 1 of 8 shooting from the field.
1.
1-29-15
DePaul vs. Providence
Kris Dunn notched his first career triple-double against DePaul with a career high 27 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
Dunn's 27 points came on 10-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-4 from three-point land.
Dunn became the first Friar since Geoff McDermott to record a triple-double and was the first Friar EVER to record a triple-double in Big East play.
More history, Dunn became only the ninth Big East player to record a triple-double in conference play.
Kris Dunn nearly had a triple-double in the first half, netting 10 points, dishing out 7 assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
For more on this game, click here.
Dunn added another triple-double this season against Hartford.
For more on that game, click here.
