The Brooklyn Nets produced one of the most convincing performances of the 2026 NBA 2K26 Summer League with a 115–83 victory over the Sacramento Kings at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on 11 July. Brooklyn controlled the game from the opening tip, improving to 2–1, while Sacramento dropped to 1–2.
The Nets established the tone early by erupting for 38 points in the first quarter while holding the Kings to 18. That explosive start gave Brooklyn a commanding 20-point advantage and forced Sacramento to play from behind for the remainder of the contest.
Brooklyn continued to dictate the pace in the second quarter, extending its lead with an 18–16 edge to carry a comfortable 56–34 advantage into halftime. Although Sacramento improved offensively after the break with a 29-point third quarter, the Nets matched that effort by scoring 30 points of their own to maintain complete control.
The final quarter followed a similar pattern as Brooklyn outscored Sacramento 29–20, completing a comprehensive 32-point victory. E. Demin led the Nets with an all-around performance, contributing 22 points, eight assists and four steals. For Sacramento, E. Sharp finished with a team-high 23 points and four steals, but the Kings were unable to recover from Brooklyn’s dominant opening quarter.
The victory showcased Brooklyn’s balanced offense and defensive intensity, with contributions across all four quarters helping the Nets secure one of the largest winning margins of the Summer League schedule.
Standout Performances
- E. Demin (Brooklyn Nets): 22 points, 8 assists, 4 steals.
- E. Sharp (Sacramento Kings): 23 points, 4 steals.
- Brooklyn Nets: Scored 115 points while allowing just 83.
- Records: Nets 2–1, Kings 1–2.
The turning point came in the opening quarter when Brooklyn outscored Sacramento 38–18. The 20-point advantage allowed the Nets to control the remainder of the game, preventing the Kings from mounting a serious comeback.
Game Statistics
- League: NBA 2K26 Summer League – Las Vegas
- Date: 11 July 2026
- Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Final Score: Brooklyn Nets 115, Sacramento Kings 83
- Quarter Scores:
- Q1: Nets 38–18 Kings
- Q2: Nets 18–16 Kings
- Q3: Nets 30–29 Kings
- Q4: Nets 29–20 Kings
- Top Performer (Brooklyn): E. Demin – 22 points, 8 assists, 4 steals
- Top Performer (Sacramento): E. Sharp – 23 points, 4 steals
- Records: Nets (2–1), Kings (1–2)