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Starting 5, July 11: USA tops Canada in first Olympic tune-up – NBA.com
Team USA opens its five-game exhibition schedule with a win against its Northern neighbors. Plus SLC & Cali summer leagues wrap. 
THE LINEUP 🏀
What’s inside today’s edition?
USA Tops Canada: Team USA won its first of five exhibitions leading up to the Paris
USA-Canada All-Access: An exclusive look at USAB’s opening showcase
Out With A Bang: The Cali Classic & SLC Summer Leagues close with two thrilling doubleheaders
WNBA Spotlight: NY wins showdown for first place, rookies shine, A’ja dominates and more
What’s Next? The Hennessy NBA Creator Cup tonight before NBA 2K25 Summer League tips Friday
BUT FIRST … ⏰
What’s coming up next in Las Vegas?
The NBA 2K25 Summer League tips off tomorrow in Las Vegas with all 30 teams in action over 11 days in the desert.
Before the NBA action tips, some of the top hoops creators take the court for the Hennessy NBA Creator Cup tonight (11 ET, NBA App).
1. TEAM USA OPENS SHOWCASE WITH WIN OVER CANADA
Team USA defeated Team Canada, 86-72. Anthony Edwards led the United States with 13 points and three rebounds while Stephen Curry (12 points, three assists) and Anthony Davis (10 points, 11 rebounds) added 22 points. RJ Barrett had 12 points and five rebounds as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 10 points and four rebounds for Canada.
Team USA shook off a slow start – falling behind 11-1 in the game’s first 4:30 – to defeat Canada 86-72 in the first of five exhibition games leading up to the Olympic Games in Paris, which begin July 27. | Recap | Highlights | All-Access | Best of Team USA
Check out the best plays from Team USA's pre-Olympic exhibition win against Canada.
2. USA vs. CANADA ALL-ACCESS
Team USA and Canada put on a show Wednesday night in Vegas, and our all-access cameras captured an exclusive behind-the-scenes perspective, from arena arrivals to courtside celebrations.
The action began hours before tip-off, as both teams prepared to represent their country together for the first time.
The anticipation spiked moments before the opening jump, as “U-S-A” chants filled the arena while the stars made their final preparations.
Then, some of the best players on the planet were off and running as international teammates.
3. FINAL DAY OF CALI CLASSIC & SLC SUMMER LEAGUE
The Kings 2 team outscored the Warriors, 25-16 in the 4th Quarter, but it wasn't enough as the Warriors held on to win, 91-90 as Keon Ellis missed a FG attempt at the buzzer. Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 15 points, four assists, and two rebounds while Trayce Jackson-Davis added 11 points and six rebounds. Keon Ellis led the Kings with 30 points and four rebounds. The Warriors move to 3-0 while Kings 2 finish 1-2. Golden State was awarded the Mitch Richmond California Classic Trophy.
The California Classic and Salt Lake Summer League both concluded Wednesday night with doubleheaders that went down to the wire.
California Classic | Best of Day 4
Warriors 91, Kings 2 90: Brandin Podziemski (15 pts, 4 ast) and the Warriors (3-0) hoisted the Mitch Richmond Trophy by claiming the Battle of NorCal against co-hosts Sacramento (1-2), who saw Keon Ellis’ potential game-winning 3 fall short at the buzzer. | Recap | Highlights
Heat 80, Lakers 76: Alondes Williams and Keshad Johnson scored 21 apiece as the Heat (2-1) rallied in the 4th quarter to defeat Dalton Knecht (20 pts, 9 reb), Colin Castleton (18 pts, 11 reb) and the Lakers (0-3). | Recap | Highlights
The Jazz defeated the 76ers, 93-85 tonight in Utah. Keyonte George finished with a team-high 31 points along with five assists and two rebounds for the Jazz, while Taylor Hendricks tallied 18 points, six rebounds and four three pointers in the game. Ricky Council IV recorded 20 points and two three pointers for the 76ers. The Jazz improve their record to 2-1 with the win, while the 76ers fall to 1-2.
Salt Lake City Summer League | Best of Day 3
Jazz 93, 76ers 85: Keyonte George (31 pts, 5 ast) shined as he propelled the Jazz (2-1) to a late win over Ricky Council IV (20 pts, 6-11 fg, 1 stl) and the Sixers (1-2). | Recap | Highlights
Thunder 80, Grizzlies 77: OKC’s 38th pick Ajay Mitchell (21 pts) and veteran Ousmane Dieng (17 pts, 8 ast) helped the Thunder (2-1) stave off Trey Jemison (20 pts, 8 reb) and the Grizzlies (1-2). | Recap | All-Access
4. WNBA: FIRST PLACE SHOWDOWN, RECORD PERFORMANCES
Showdown For First Place: In a game between the W’s top two teams, Sabrina Ionescu (21 pts, 5 ast) and Breanna Stewart (18 pts, 14 reb) led the Liberty to a 71-68 win against DeWanna Bonner (22 pts, 9 reb) and the Sun to claim sole possession of first place at 18-4.
Rookies Making History: Caitlin Clark posted a stat line never seen in NBA or WNBA history since blocks became an official NBA stat in 1973-74 – 29 pts, 13 ast, 5 reb, 5 3pm, 5 stl and 3 blk – during Indy’s loss to Washington on Wednesday.
A’ja’s 20/20 Vision: Two-time MVP A’ja Wilson (24 pts, 20 rebs, 4 blk) recorded her first career 20/20 game in Las Vegas’ win over Seattle. A’ja is the first player in WNBA history with 550+ points and 200+ rebounds through the first 21 games of a season.
5. LOOK AHEAD: HENNESSY NBA CREATOR CUP & 2K25 SUMMER LEAGUE
On Friday, all 30 NBA teams meet for the 20th year of Summer League hoops in Las Vegas
But first, Vegas will host the second-ever Hennessy NBA Creator Cup tonight at 11 ET (NBA App).
What is the Creator Cup? Brush up on the details below as some of the biggest basketball internet personalities and content creators get ready to showcase their skills in a game of hoops.
On Friday, the NBA 2K25 Summer League gets underway, marking the 20th anniversary of the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.
The tournament begins with seven games on Friday, headlined by the top two picks in the 2024 Draft – Zaccharie Risacher (No. 1, Hawks) and Alex Sarr (No. 2, Wizards) – going head-to-head as Atlanta faces Washington at 9:30 ET on ESPN.
Everything you need to know as the free agency negotiation period opens. Contracts can be signed and made official starting on July 6.
Opening weekend of the California Classic is in the books, Salt Lake City Summer League tips off today, while Paris Olympics prep continues in Las Vegas.
2024 draftees shine in opening games of Salt Lake City Summer League while Team USA continues to prepare for exhibitions.
Team USA faces Canada ahead of the Paris Olympics. Plus, the final Summer League games in Utah and California tip tonight.
Everything you need to know as the free agency negotiation period opens. Contracts can be signed and made official starting on July 6.
Opening weekend of the California Classic is in the books, Salt Lake City Summer League tips off today, while Paris Olympics prep continues in Las Vegas.
2024 draftees shine in opening games of Salt Lake City Summer League while Team USA continues to prepare for exhibitions.
Team USA faces Canada ahead of the Paris Olympics. Plus, the final Summer League games in Utah and California tip tonight.
GG Jackson II continues leveling up, Colby Jones carves up the Jazz & rookie bigs stuff the stat sheet in Summer League play.
Neemias Queta rocks the rim while scoring a game-high 22 points, along with 8 rebounds & 3 blocks at the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Kings guard Colby Jones carves up the Jazz, scoring a game-high 25 points (10-21 FGs) at the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
No. 7 overall pick Donovan Clingan continues stuffing the score lines, posting 8 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks.
GG Jackson II and Scotty Pippen Jr. show out for the Grizzlies in a wire-to-wire victory at the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
Heat rookie Kel'el Ware racks up a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double as Miami rolls at the NBA 2K25 Summer League.
