Bruce Thornton leads Rockets past Nets in NBA Summer League matchup

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.

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