Clarkson.
LAS VEGAS - Filipino American Jordan Clarkson made 6 of 14 shots for 16 points as the Los Angeles Lakers faced the New Orleans Pelicans in the ongoing 2014 NBA Summer League Sunday afternoon at the Thomas and Mack Center.
Despite Clarkson's best efforts, though, the Lakers dropped a 90-73 decision. The Lakers are now 0-2 in Summer League play.
Courtney Fells led the Pelicans with 25 points while DeQuan Jones added 14 and 4 boards. Jeff Whitey added 11 and Patric Young finished with 10 for New Orleans, which made 36 of 65 field goals (55.4 percent) and 8-of-15 triples (53.3 percent)
Los Angeles, meanwhile, shot just 27 of 62 from the field (43.5 percent) and 10 of 24 from 3-point range (41.7 percent).
Trey Thompkins paced the Lakers with 18 points and Kendall Marshall accounted for 11. Julius Randle chipped in 10.
CAVS 80, SPURS 72
In other action, the Cleveland Cavaliers tripped the San Antonio Spurs, 80-72. The Cavs improved to 2-0 in the tournament while the Spurs fell to 1-1.
Jack Cooley had 15 for the Cavs while Anthony Bennett, last year's top draft pick, registered 13 and 14 rebounds. Andrew Wiggins, this year's No.2 drat pick,
DeShaun Thomas topscored for the Spurs with 21 while Jarmychal Green pitched in 12. PJC)
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