Nets eliminated from Summer League after loss to Rockets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets were eliminated from NBA 2K26 Summer League championship contention after a 100-83 loss to the Houston Rockets on July 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Brooklyn struggled with turnovers and Houston’s physical defense, falling behind early. Despite some strong performances, including 21 points from Egor Demin, the Nets could not recover from a deficit that reached over 20 points. The loss marks the end of the Nets' championship hopes, but they are set to play in a consolation game this weekend, with details yet to be announced.
- •Nets lose 100-83 to Rockets in Summer League
- •Houston's defense forced 59 total fouls
- •Egor Demin scored a team-high 21 points
- •Nets will play a consolation game this weekend
- •Match featured intense physical play throughout
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"The Brooklyn Nets saw their NBA 2K26 Summer League championship hopes come to an end Thursday, falling 100-83 to the Houston Rockets. Despite a fourth-quarter surge led by Egor Demin, Brooklyn couldn't overcome its turnover-filled start and Houston's physical defense.
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