6 takeaways from the Celtics’ Summer League game vs the Nuggets

Photo by Ethan Miller | Getty Images

NESMITH, PRITCHARD SHINE AS CELTICS BEAT NUGGETS 107-84 IN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE

Here are a few takeaways from the Celtics’ 107-82 victory over the Nuggets:

1. On the day the Celtics signed veteran Dennis Schroder, second-year backcourt-mates Aaron Nesmith (33 points) and Payton Pritchard (20 points, 8 rebounds, 12 assists) let the front office know that they are ready for bigger roles this season.

2. Carsen Edwards continued his solid play with 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

3. Romeo Langford scored just 8 points, but easily had the dunk of the Summer League so far with his one-handed slam in the second quarter.

4. Yam Madar struggled in his second NBA summer league game (0 points, 1 assist, 2 TO’s, in 16 minutes).

5. Led by Nesmith’s 7-9, the Summer League Celtics went 12-20 on three-point shots, going 11-18 in the first half.

6. Recently acquired center Bruno Fernando joined the team for last night’s game and scored 9 points (4-5 from the field) in 15 minutes of action.

Tune in on Thursday when the Celtics’ Summer League team takes on the Orlando Magic at 7 p.m. at Cox Pavilion.