What happened: Portland beat Denver 108-101 in NBA Summer League play. Denver's No. 35 pick Trevon Brazile finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks, capped by a one-handed slam. Teammate Bryce Hopkins added 18 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in the loss.
Why it matters: Mark Sears led all scorers with 26 points to power Portland's win. Brazile's line follows a 32-point outing two nights earlier, giving Denver's summer roster back-to-back double-digit scoring nights from its rookie forward even in defeat.
By the numbers: Mark Sears: 26 PTS, 0 REB, 4 AST (game-high scorer). Trevon Brazile: 19 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST. Bryce Hopkins: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 3 AST.
What to watch: Denver's Summer League roster returns to action with Brazile and Hopkins both drawing rotation minutes.