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Game 3 on Saturday was the second straight contest Curry has missed after straining his left hamstring during Game 1. While he did some shooting and rode the exercise bike during Saturday’s workout, the Warriors guard has yet to do anything at full speed. Given the scheduling in the second round, the hope is that Golden State can pick up a win and extend the series to Game 6, which falls on May 18, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. With Curry sidelined, Jonathan Kuminga entered the rotation, finishing Game 3 with 30 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three three-pointers in 36 minutes off the bench.

The 2024 first-round pick has been solid in Summer League, but this was his best game in Vegas so far, which was enough to help Toronto move to 3-0. Not only was Walter an effective option from beyond the arc, but he was a menace on defense, falling one steal short of tying the Summer League record. Defensive improvement from Walter should help him get more minutes next season.

Holmes has played well through three Summer League games, averaging 11 points and seven rebounds per game. He tore his Achilles last summer, so the fact he has been able to produce at a high level is impressive. He’ll likely just be a depth piece on the bench for the Nuggets this season, but it is good to see him playing well.

Mitchell continues to play like a player that is too good to be playing in Summer League. They’re undefeated in Las Vegas, so they’ll have a chance to compete for the championship, which may be the only reason for Mitchell to continue to play at this point.

Carlson spent last season on a two-way deal with the Thunder, and this was the first Summer League game he suited up for. In limited action, Carlson was dominant. OKC gave him another two-way contract last week, but even if he continues to play well, he will likely spend most of next season in the G League.

Edgecombe has been sidelined since scoring 28 points in his first game in Salt Lake City. Now, he’ll suit up for the first time in Las Vegas against a Wizards Summer League skeleton crew, since all five of their typical starters are sitting out.

The 2022 first-round pick never figured things out with the Bucks, and he ended last season on a two-way with New York. Though he’s not currently under contract, he’s playing for their Summer League team and is trying to earn one of their two-way spots. The results from previous games weren’t encouraging, but this was an excellent performance from him.

Kolek struggled in Sunday’s loss, so a bounce-back performances like this was great to see. During his first two Summer League games, he had a total of 13 points without hitting a three, but he decimated both of those marks in just this game. Kolek will be a nice depth piece at point guard entering his second season.

It wasn’t a flawless performance, but with both Egor Demin and Danny Wolf sitting out, it was a good opportunity to get a closer look at Saraf, and he was able to contribute decent value. The Nets will play again on Wednesday, so if Saraf doesn’t sit, he will likely be pushed back to the bench with Demin and Wolf sidelined.

Traoré has been solid this summer, but this was a rough performance for him. Egor Demin and Danny Wolf were out, which made this a great opportunity for Traoré to take on extra responsibility. It just didn’t go very well for him. The 19-year-old should have the ball in his hands a lot during his rookie year, and there could be more games like this he figures things out.

It has been a dominant Summer League for Timme, who is averaging 25.3 points per game. He has a non-guaranteed contract with the Nets for next season, but he has played well enough to earn a long-term deal. Timme should be a valuable role player in the NBA for a long time.