Nate Ament’s Final Summer League Game

Season Recap

Former Tennessee basketball star Nate Ament capped his college career by playing in his fifth and final NBA Summer League contest for the Milwaukee Bucks on July 18 in Las Vegas at Cox Pavilion. The Bucks triumphed 96‑94, delivering Ament a memorable farewell performance. Throughout the summer circuit, Ament posted consistent double‑digit scoring, finally concluding with a solid 12‑point outing against the Philadelphia 76ers.

His early‑season aggression helped Milwaukee jump out to an 8‑0 lead, and he kept the momentum rolling by hitting a crucial three‑pointer that pushed his total to 12 points early in the second quarter. Despite a quieter second half, Ament finished with 12 points and seven rebounds in 26 minutes, rounding out a productive summer league stint.

Game Breakdown

Milwaukee’s win was far from a runaway, as the contest was tied nine times throughout the night. Ament’s first‑half fireworks included five made shots out of six attempts, adding four rebounds and two assists while also registering a steal. Philadelphia responded with a 22‑2 surge to close the half, briefly taking the lead at 51‑50. The 76ers later reclaimed the edge, knotting the score at 94‑94 with just 9.6 seconds remaining. Brayden Burries, the No. 10 overall pick, sealed the victory with a drive to the basket.

Key contributors on the winning side included Burries, who topped the scorers with 27 points on 9‑for‑18 shooting, while Ament logged his 12 points and seven rebounds. On the losing squad, Gerald Ayayi paced Philadelphia with 22 points, but the Bucks’ late‑game resilience proved decisive.

Statistical Overview

Ament’s box‑score against Philadelphia highlights his balanced contribution: 12 points on 5‑for‑10 shooting, including two successful three‑point attempts, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, and 5 turnovers in 26 minutes. He also collected 3 personal fouls, reflecting his active defensive presence.

These numbers illustrate Ament’s ability to impact multiple facets of the game, setting the stage for his transition to professional basketball. His summer league performance, anchored by this final outing, will be remembered as a solid preview of what he could bring to the NBA.

Nate Ament’s stats vs 76ers

Minutes: 26

Points: 12

FG: 5-for-10

3PT: 2-for-3

FT: 0-for-3

Rebounds: 7

Assists: 3

Steals: 1

Blocks: 1

Turnovers: 5

Fouls: 3

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