Dillon Mitchell sparks Celtics to Summer League win with 24 points
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Dillon Mitchell led the Boston Celtics to a 2-0 record at the NBA Summer League, scoring 24 points against the Charlotte Hornets. His performance included eight rebounds, six steals, and two blocks in 29 minutes. The Celtics selected Mitchell as the 40th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. His ability to score efficiently was a significant improvement, given his college struggles with shooting. Mitchell's hustle on the glass, highlighted by seven offensive rebounds, showcases his potential to impact games in multiple areas.
- •Celtics improve to 2-0 in Summer League play
- •Mitchell scores 24 points and grabs eight rebounds
- •Celtics selected Mitchell 40th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft
- •Performance marks a turnaround from his college shooting struggles
- •Seven of Mitchell's eight rebounds were offensive
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics’ Dillon Mitchell Earns Praise Following Standout Performance
- 2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Another Boston Celtics Rookie Shows Out in Summer League Win
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Celtics' Rookie Dillon Mitchell Shows Massive Improvement in Monster Summer League Game
"Dillon Mitchell was the Boston Celtics‘ best player in their 87-75 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday, July 12.The second-round draft pick ended the night with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 6 steals while shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep. As such, Celtics fans […] The post Celtics’ Dillon Mitchell Earns Praise Following Standout Performance appeared first on HEAVY.
"After Chris Cenac Jr. impressed in the first game of the Las Vegas session, it was Dillon Mitchell's turn on Sunday.
"Mitchell stole the show as Boston improved to 2-0.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:37 PMCeltics’ Dillon Mitchell Earns Praise Following Standout Performance
Dillon Mitchell was the Boston Celtics‘ best player in their 87-75 win over the Charlotte Hornets in Las Vegas Summer League on Sunday, July 12.The second-round draft pick ended the night with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 6 steals while shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep. As such, Celtics fans […] The post Celtics’ Dillon Mitchell Earns Praise Following Standout Performance appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 2:13 AMAnother Boston Celtics Rookie Shows Out in Summer League Win
After Chris Cenac Jr. impressed in the first game of the Las Vegas session, it was Dillon Mitchell's turn on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 12:08 AMCeltics' Rookie Dillon Mitchell Shows Massive Improvement in Monster Summer League Game
Mitchell stole the show as Boston improved to 2-0.
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