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Knicks fall to Nets in summer league opener, Dadiet scores 20

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:07 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Knicks fall to Nets in summer league opener, Dadiet scores 20

Summary

The Knicks faced the Nets in their 2026 NBA Summer League opener on July 10 in Las Vegas, suffering a 91-65 defeat. Pacome Dadiet led the Knicks with 20 points, including a strong first half, while Tyler Nickel contributed 18 points. New York's overall performance was lackluster, with Mohamed Diawara struggling, scoring seven points on 1 of 9 shooting and finishing with a minus-39. For the Nets, Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. each scored 20 points, both contributing significantly in their respective halves. The game highlighted the disparities in performance between the two teams’ rosters.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks score 65 points, Nets score 91 in summer league opener
•Pacome Dadiet scores 20 points for New York
•Tyler Nickel adds 18 points, shooting 6-for-10 from three
•Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. each score 20 for Brooklyn
•Mohamed Diawara struggles with 7 points on 1 of 9 shooting

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12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Pacome Dadiet scores 20 but Knicks fall to Nets in 91-65 summer league rout

What they're saying

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The Knicks played their 2026 NBA Summer League opener against the Nets on Friday night in Las Vegas, but aside from Pacome Dadiet and Tyler Nickel, many of New York's players did not play up to snuff.
— Yahoo Sports

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