The 2K23 Summer League finals on Sunday brought the Portland Trail Blazers their second trophy since 2017. Earlier in the tournament, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves & created a major upset. The phenomenal performance exhibited by Brandon Williams put them in the lead against the New York Knicks in the nail-biting game. The Blazers finished the game 85-77 and took home this year’s Summer League trophy.
Along with the 22-point run of Brandon Williams, the reserves of the Trail Blazers contributed 36 points in this crucial game. Among the reserves, Jabari Walker finished with 14 points and 11 rebounds. On the other end, the impressive performance of Trendon Watford, with 19 points and 7 rebounds, made him the uncontested choice for the MVP honors and amongst the online NBA bettors. Click here to know more how to can place bets on NBA betting sites and win big.
While commenting on the team’s performance, Watford said when the team returned, they turned it up. He also added that he’s proud of all the team members. The MVP of the match also acknowledged the Knicks’ resistance in the first half and their comeback toward the end.
The New York Knicks performed a similar Sunday performance led by coach Tom Thibodeau according to most local sports news. From the Knicks dug out, five players finished with double-digit scores. Quentin Grimes topped the list with an impressive 19 points, followed by Miles McBride and Jericho Sims, who contributed 17 and 13 points, respectively. Feron Hunt and Micah Potter each chipped in 10 points for New York during the finals.
The Sunday game began with the Knicks taking the initial lead. Although the Knicks may not be at home at the Garden, they put up a strong fight. However, the Trail Blazers battled back in the second quarter, eventually building a 16-point lead by the end of the 3rd quarter. The Knicks’ late-game comeback attempt fell short, bringing the final score to 85-77. With this win, the Trail Blazers secured their second Summer League trophy out of three finals played since 2017.
