Overview

• He posted 9 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 blocks on 3-of-3 shooting in 16:23 before resting the second half of a 119-88 win.
• Ball security lagged with six turnovers, including five in the first quarter, as he took on more initiation duties.
• Multiple assists came from actions with 7-foot-2 Luke Kornet, suggesting a workable two-big look under evaluation.
• The team now lists him at 7-foot-4, and added strength drew notice after a viral open-scrimmage dunk over Kornet.
• His summer featured Shaolin temple training and work with Hakeem Olajuwon and Kevin Garnett, with coaches pointing to sharper fundamentals.