Bruce Thornton leads Rockets to 2026 NBA Summer League semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Bruce Thornton scored 23 points to guide the Houston Rockets to another victory in the 2026 NBA Summer League. The Rockets finished with a decisive 17-point win, securing a tie-breaker over other teams with a 3-1 record. Thornton, who averages 21.2 points through four games, outperformed notable opponents including Mikel Brown Jr. The Rockets will face the Memphis Grizzlies, led by Cameron Boozer, in the semifinals on Saturday.
- •Thornton shot 7-for-13 from the field and 50% from three-point range.
- •Tristen Newton added 20 points, contributing significantly to the win.
- •Houston achieves a +10.3 point differential, aiding their semifinals qualification.
- •Rockets will compete against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bruce Thornton leads Rockets to 2026 NBA Summer League semifinals
"Averaging over 21 points in his first four games, Bruce Thornton has led the Houston Rockets to the 2026 NBA Summer League semifinals.
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