Henri Veesaar Shines in NBA Summer League Victory for Atlanta Hawks
Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Atlanta Hawks secured their third consecutive win in the NBA Summer League, defeating the Boston Celtics 102-90.
- Henri Veesaar started for the Hawks and contributed 20 points, four rebounds, and three assists in 23 minutes.
- The Hawks' victory improved their record to 3-0 in the Las Vegas Summer League, temporarily placing them at the top of the standings.
The Atlanta Hawks continued their strong performance in the NBA Summer League, clinching their third straight victory by beating the Boston Celtics 102-90. This win improved their Las Vegas stage record to 3-0, positioning them at the league's summit.
Henri Veesaar was a key player in the Hawks' lineup, starting the game and playing 23 minutes. During his time on the court, Veesaar scored 20 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out three assists. He also successfully made four three-point shots. However, his plus-minus rating for the game was -7.
Hawks' Summer League head coach Sanjay Lumpkin trusted Veesaar in the starting lineup, giving him 23 minutes of playing time.
The Hawks established an early lead in the first quarter and maintained control throughout the match. Although the Celtics narrowed the gap in the final quarter, the Hawks' advantage remained in double digits by the final buzzer. The team's next challenge in the Las Vegas Summer League will be against the Memphis Grizzlies.
In that time, Veesaar scored 20 points, collected four rebounds, and provided three assists.
Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.