A HUNDRED POEM
The Warriors opened the 2024 NBA Summer League with a stunning performance in their 90-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at The Thomas & Mack Center.
Golden State took control from the opening tip, jumping out to a first-half lead that set the tone for an emphatic win over the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Daeqwon Plowden, Brandin Podziemski and Jackson Rowe all finished in double figures, and the trio sparked an impressive 21-4 run in the first quarter that gave Golden State a nice cushion to ride to victory.
Plowden led all Warriors scorers with 19 points, delivering a stunning performance on 8-of-12 shooting, including 3-for-4 from beyond the arc.
Here are three takeaways from the Summer Game that Golden State handled from start to finish.
A plow He Leads the Way
The star of the California Classic, Plowden picked up right where he left off in his Warriors Vegas debut, tying for a game-high 19 points while looking like the best player on the court against the Suns.
The 25-year-old winger performed with general manager Mike Dunleavy in attendance, strengthening his case to be included in the team’s plans beyond their summer game.
Dunleavy has a big decision to make regarding Golden State’s one-way contract spot, and Plowden could force his hand if he continues to dominate like he did Saturday night against Phoenix.
After scoring 17 points in each of the three California Classic contests, Plowden showed no signs of slowing down in Saturday’s win, getting to the basket at will in a spectacular display from the floor.
With the number of seniors on the Warriors roster, Plowden’s play will be an interesting addition to fill out the end of Dunleavy’s squad and Golden State’s plan for the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Underworld Finds Its Groove
After some tough games during the California Classic, Podziemski looked like a player who won 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team honors last season.
Podziemski did everything as a starter, getting in a bucket to end a tough 1 game before making several baskets from beyond the arc to extend the Warriors’ lead.
Podziemski finished with 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists, flashing the all-around game that earned him consideration as one of the NBA’s top rookies last season .
With Golden State hoping to have Podziemski in the wake of Klay Thompson’s departure, Saturday’s performance provided an encouraging reminder that the young combo guard can still be a player. around what he was during his rookie campaign.
TJD Controls Paint
One of the NBA’s most exciting second-round draft picks in franchise history, Trayce Jackson-Davis has given the Warriors a scoring threat that Golden State has lacked in recent seasons from the center. its in the middle.
The 24-year-old looks like he hasn’t missed a beat from his strong rookie campaign, flying up and down the court at the Thomas & Mack Center while showing off the standup that made him the part important in his early days.
Jackson-Davis finished with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in Saturday’s win, pulled down seven rebounds and finished with 12 in 22 minutes.
Jackson-Davis entered the NBA as a big man with a high IQ who could impact games in multiple ways, perfectly summed up in this first quarter sequence that saw him bring down the offensive board when still between two opponents before finding Rowe with a sneaky play. that led to a wide open dunk.
With the expected career that Jackson-Davis will have in Year 2, his summer showing shows that the arrow continues to move in the right direction for the young big.
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