Pelicans' Malik Dia Rises to the Occasion in Win Over Suns
Summary
Malik Dia, an undrafted player, scored 18 points and helped the New Orleans Pelicans win against the Phoenix Suns in a Las Vegas Summer League game. Dia also contributed with rebounds, steals, and blocks during the game, which ended 81-75.Key Facts
- Malik Dia was not selected in the NBA draft a few weeks ago.
- Dia scored 18 points and played 23 minutes off the bench.
- He also grabbed 8 rebounds, made 2 steals, and blocked 2 shots.
- The Pelicans led early and kept control, winning 81-75.
- Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 16 points for the Pelicans.
- Kobe Bufkin added 15 points with good free throw shooting.
- For the Suns, Darius Brown II scored 18 points and Khaman Maluach had 15 points and 15 rebounds.
- The game was part of the Las Vegas Summer League, where new and young players showcase their skills.
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