On Summer League day in Las Vegas, the Houston Rockets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 90-64, leading from start to finish. Isaiah Crawford, who was on a two-way contract with the Rockets last season, was the standout performer with a game-high 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in 27 minutes, finishing with the best plus/minus of the game (+34) and 50% shooting (6-of-12, 2-of-5 from three).
He was supported by Bruce Thornton, who scored 18 points and dished 4 assists (+31 in 26 minutes, 5-of-9 from the field), and Tristen Newton with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. For Philadelphia, Labaron Philon stood out with 17 points and 4 assists (7-of-11). Oscar Cluff finished with 4 points and 9 rebounds (+17 in 17 minutes).
The win lifts both teams to 2-1 in the Summer League standings, which consist of five games apiece. Houston return to action on Thursday against Brooklyn, with tip-off scheduled for 3:30 p.m. local time.
