​NBA Summer League action continues today from Las Vegas, Nevada, as former Iowa basketball standouts Bennett Stirtz, Payton Sandfort, and Josh Dix prepare to suit up for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their second game of the Sin City slate. After opening the tournament with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, Stirtz led the Thunder in scoring with 18 points on 7-for-14 shooting, including 3-for-8 from three-point range. He also chipped in two assists, one steal, and one block across 28 minutes of play, helping to pace Oklahoma City in their debut.
Sandfort contributed a solid 10 points on 4-for-9 shooting, including 2-for-5 from beyond the arc, and pulled down seven rebounds in the opener, continuing to showcase his versatile scoring and rebounding ability. Dix added eight points, converting 3-of-6 from the floor and 2-of-5 from three-point range, demonstrating his efficiency and willingness to stretch the floor in the early-stage showcase.
Tonight’s matchup features the trio of former Hawkeyes against the Golden State Warriors, who come into the game following a 101-90 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The date is Sunday, July 12, and fans can watch the action on Amazon Prime Video. The game is scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. Central Time from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Stream details and broadcast information indicate that both teams will meet on the court at 5 p.m. CT, with Amazon Prime Video carrying the telecast. This continues what has already been an entertaining Summer League run for Stirtz, Sandfort, and Dix, who are eager to demonstrate their development and potential at the professional level. Fans following Iowa basketball during the Summer League can expect to see continued competitive play from the former Hawkeyes as they transition to the next phase of their basketball careers.
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