Chet Holmgren posts double-double to propel OKC past Banchero-less Magic / News - Basketnews.com

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The showdown between the top two picks was off with Paolo Banchero sitting the OKC-Magic game out.

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Magic reported Banchero's Summer League is over as they simply want other players to get opportunities now.

Chet Holmgren used a chance to shine and scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to an 84-81 (31-14, 16-24, 21-22, 16-21) victory over the Orlando Magic in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Holmgren tallied 10 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks, in addition to his scoring effort.

Three other OKC players scored in double digits, with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Aaron Wiggins, and Josh Giddey each pouring in 12 points.

Justin James led the Magic with 16 points. Tommy Kuhse followed up with 14 points, while Emanuel Terry logged a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Thunder: Chet Holmgren 16 (10 REB), Josh Giddey 12 (7 REB, 8 AST), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl 12 (7 REB), Aaron Wiggins 12.

Magic: Justin James 16, Tommy Kuhse 14, Devin Cannady 12, Zavier Simpson 11 (7 AST), Emanuel Terry 10 (14 REB).

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