Updated
Updated · Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
Celtics Beat Hornets 87-75 as Dillon Mitchell Delivers 24 Points in Summer League
Updated
Updated · Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Celtics Beat Hornets 87-75 as Dillon Mitchell Delivers 24 Points in Summer League

3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Summary

  • Boston pulled away after another slow start, beating Charlotte 87-75 in Las Vegas by holding the Hornets below 20 points in each of the final three quarters.
  • Dillon Mitchell led the breakout with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 steals and 2 blocks, pairing his usual defensive activity with 2-of-5 shooting from 3-point range.
  • John Tonje added 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting and Milos Uzan posted 13 points with 6 assists, strengthening their cases for Boston's open two-way roster spots.
  • Amari Williams had a mixed outing despite 4 blocks, finishing with 6 points and 5 turnovers, while Hugo Gonzalez again contributed across the board but shot just 3-of-10.
  • Two games into Summer League, Boston's early focus is shifting from wins to player evaluation, with Mitchell's jumper and Uzan's playmaking emerging as key roster-development storylines.

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