Bruce Thornton leads Rockets past Nets in NBA Summer League matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 2:52 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Bruce Thornton guided the Houston Rockets to a convincing 100-83 win over the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Summer League. The Rockets built a strong early lead, finishing the first quarter up by 15 points. Thornton scored 23 points and effectively defended Nets’ top pick Mikel Brown, who struggled with his shooting. Houston's defense was key, holding Nets' leading scorer Egor Dëmin to a poor shot percentage through three quarters. With the victory, the Rockets improve their record to 3-1 and await the outcomes of other games to see if they qualify for the semifinals.
- •Rockets beat Nets 100-83 in NBA Summer League on July 17.
- •Bruce Thornton scores 23 points, also contributes defensively.
- •Nets' Mikel Brown held to 14 points on 3-of-15 shooting.
- •Egor Dëmin scores 17 points in the fourth quarter after a slow start.
- •Rockets improve to 3-1, waiting for tiebreaker outcomes.
- 2:52 AMYahoo Sports — Bruce Thornton Leads the Houston Rockets to Yet Another Win
"Led by Bruce Thornton, the Houston Rockets beat the Brooklyn Nets by 17 points in a 100-83 victory.
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