NBA Summer League: Rui Hachimura scores 14 points in Washington Wizards debut

July 6, 2019 Updated Sat., July 6, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

Staff ,wire reports

LAS VEGAS – With the game in his hands, Rui Hachimura delivered in his first game wearing a Washington Wizards jersey.

The former Gonzaga forward, who was selected ninth in last month’s NBA draft, grabbed an important rebound and made a pair of clutch free throws with 2 seconds remaining, leading Washington past New Orleans 84-79 in Summer League action Saturday.

Zion Williamson was on the bench for the Pelicans. The top pick in the draft will miss the rest of the Summer League with a bruised knee.

Game 1 in the books for @rui_8mura!

14 points | 5 rebounds | 2 blocks#WizSummer | #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/lKOMOiAWsO
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) July 7, 2019

Hachimura finished with 14 points (6-of-16 shooting), five rebounds and two blocks in a team-high 33 minutes.

Washington plays again Monday against Brooklyn at 2:30 p.m. (NBA TV).

Local watch

• Brandon Clarke (GU), Memphis: Did not play (has yet to join team).

• Tyler Harvey (EWU), Memphis: 12 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds in 101-75 win over Indiana.

• Zach Norvell Jr. (GU), L.A. Lakers: DNP in 93-87 loss to L.A. Clippers.

• Johnathan Williams (GU), Houston: 2 rebounds, 1 point and 1 assist in 113-81 loss to Dallas.