2026 NBA Summer League: Spears' 26 points weren't enough to save the Trail Blazers from defeating the Nuggets 108-101.

July 17th news, The 2026 NBA Summer League continued, with the Portland Trail Blazers defeating the Denver Nuggets 108-101 .

The Nuggets needed to win by at least 15 points to qualify for the Summer League playoffs, but the Trail Blazers didn't give them that chance. The game was a close back-and-forth affair, with eight ties and 13 lead changes, but the Trail Blazers ultimately secured the victory with a 60-51 run in the second half. Throughout the game, the two teams remained neck and neck, with the point difference never exceeding 10 points.

The Trail Blazers displayed superior team offense, dishing out 30 assists compared to the Nuggets' 15. They shot 54% from the field and 44% from three-point range , while limiting the Nuggets to 43% from the field. Furthermore, the Trail Blazers held a significant advantage in points in the paint, outscoring the Nuggets 50-26 .

Nuggets player statistics

Mark Spears scored 26 points; Bryce Hopkins had 18 points and 8 rebounds; Trayvon Blazier had 19 points and 8 rebounds; Jamius Ramsey scored 13 points .

Trail Blazers player statistics

Quincy Olivari 16 points; Frankie Fiedler 16 points and 5 rebounds ; Yang Hansen 13 points and 5 rebounds ; Jalen Martin 15 points

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