Thunder Open Las Vegas Summer League With Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their Las Vegas Summer League campaign with a 90-81 win over the Brooklyn Nets, led by Ajay Mitchell's 20 points and Chris Youngblood's 19 points in his first Summer League start. The Thunder forced 20 turnovers and out-assisted Brooklyn, maintaining their lead throughout the game. This victory followed a 1-2 showing in the Salt Lake City Summer League, where they narrowly lost 86-82 to the Utah Jazz despite Mitchell's strong performance. The Summer League provides an opportunity for young prospects to showcase their abilities, with the Thunder displaying promising defensive identity and depth. Brooklyn's rookies struggled to find consistency in the loss. Both teams will continue their Summer League schedules in Las Vegas.