Brooks logged 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday.
Brooks has been a reliable option for Canada during the group stage, and he had an efficient showing from the floor Friday while also contributing in secondary categories, as he tied for the team lead in rebounds while posting the second-highest assist total on the team. The 28-year-old should continue to have plenty of chances to contribute during the knockout round.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Leads team in scoring
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Landale tallied 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-8 FT), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes for Australia during Friday's 77-71 loss to Greece in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Despite recording five offensive rebounds, Landale came up short of a double-double during Friday's loss. The 28-year-old big man has cemented himself as Australia's top option at center and had his way inside against Greece, drawing five fouls.
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Rockets' Dillon Brooks: Stellar from deep in victory
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Brooks put up 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one assist across 24 minutes in Canada's 86-79 win over Greece in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Brooks found himself in foul trouble late in the game, but he took advantage of his limited playing time and provided a solid outing in a close win. The 28-year-old was extremely efficient from deep, and his three-and-D ability will be crucial for Canada if they are to go on a successful Olympic run. However, Canada will likely need Brooks to avoid getting into foul trouble if he is going to make a major impact, especially against tough group-phase opponents consisting of Australia and Spain.
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Rockets' Jock Landale: Team-high 20 points in win
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Landale accumulated 20 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes in Australia's 92-80 win over Spain in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
Landale was stellar Saturday as he led the Boomers in both points and rebounds while shooting the ball at an efficient rate. The 28-year-old will be tasked with going up against some of the best big men in the world, so he will play an important role in Australia's success with remaining games against Canada and Greece in the group phase.
Sheppard will not play in Sunday's Summer League finale against the Trail Blazers, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Sheppard will be shut down for the Rockets' final Summer League game, as the team is out of contention. The third overall pick will now shift his focus to getting ready for the upcoming season, where he'll have an uphill battle for significant playing time.
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Rockets' Cam Whitmore: Shut down for Summer League
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Whitmore won't play during the rest of Summer League, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.
Whitmore has been one of the top performers at Summer League and will turn his focus to getting ready for the regular season after appearing in three games in Las Vegas. The high-flying 20-year-old logged 47 games played with the Rockets as a rookie, averaging 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds across 18.7 minutes.
Sheppard finished with 15 points (6-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 87-73 Summer League loss to the Pistons.
Sheppard took a step back Monday after posting a strong final line Sunday, as he converted on 35.3 percent of his tries from the field and committed four turnovers in an ugly loss. This is part of the learning process for the young guard, who will almost certainly have plenty of ups and downs once the regular season begins.
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Rockets' Jack McVeigh: Signs two-way deal with Houston
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McVeigh agreed to a two-way contract with the Rockets on Monday, ESPN Basketball Insider Olgun Uluc reports.
McVeigh is currently playing for the Australian Boomers ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but he's set to join the Rockets ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 season. He put together a solid showing Monday against Team USA, recording eight points in 11 minutes of run. McVeigh figures to split time behind the NBA level and the Rockets' G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
Sheppard went for 22 points (9-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, five steals and a block across 32 minutes during Sunday's 109-91 victory over the Wizards at Summer League.
Sheppard stuffed the stat sheet Sunday, recording a game-high seven assists and tying a game-high five steals. The third overall pick was also effective creating in the midrange, finding shots for himself and teammates. Sheppard has been impressive to kick off Summer League, averaging 22.5 points, 6.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 2.0 blocks in 31.0 minutes per game across two appearances.
Rockets' Reed Sheppard: Team-high 23 points in win Friday
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Sheppard produced 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes in Friday's 99-80 win over the Lakers in the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Sheppard opened his Summer League play with an extremely productive outing, stuffing the stat sheet and hitting a team-high four three-pointers. The No. 3 overall pick was a lights-out shooter in one season with Kentucky, during which he averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.5 steals while shooting 52.1 percent from deep. The 20-year-old also impressed on defense Friday, but his 6-foot-2 frame could limit what he can do on that side of the ball against NBA competition.
