MVP Foye Leads T-Wolves Over Hornets
July 14, 2006
If there is one player in the Toshiba Vegas Summer League that has stood out more than others, it is Minnesota’s Randy Foye. Foye, the seventh overall pick in the draft, shined once again, pouring in 19 points (6-12 FG) in a 73-65 win over the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
The Hornets cut the Timberwolves lead to five on many occasions late in the fourth, the last time with 1:00 minute left in the game, when Cedric Simmons hit one of two free throws. A follow put back by Wolciech Barycz stretched the lead to seven for Minnesota and the eventual eight point win.
In addition to Foye’s game-high 19 points, Bracey Wright added 18 points (6-13 FG) and five rebounds. Barycz chipped in with 11 points (4-6 FG).
Marcus Fizer, who had a solid TVSL, had a team-high 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-5 FT) and nine rebounds. 15th overall pick Cedric Simmons was one point shy of a double-double, finishing with nine points (2-8 FG) and 12 rebounds.
Minnesota finished the game shooting 45 percent (27-60 FG), while New Orleans/Oklahoma City shot 34 percent (20-59 FG).
Foye averaged 24.8 points per game in the five Timberwolves contests, including a 30 point outing against the Phoenix Suns. Each game, Foye led the Timberwolves offense with the speed and control of an experienced point guard. He was able to drive to the basket at ease, using his powerful frame to initiate contact.
The Timberwolves ended league play with a 3-2 record. Wright ended play with a 16.4 scoring average through five games.
The Hornets end TVSL action with a 1-4 record. Hilton Armstrong averaged 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in three games for the Hornets, while Brandon Bass averaged 9.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in three games.
News and Notes: Hornets rookie of the year Chris Paul sat with the team on the bench, while Hornets owner George Shinn was courtside…Armstrong did not play for the Hornets due to a sore left groin…Foye was awarded the TVSL MVP trophy after the game.
If there is one player in the Toshiba Vegas Summer League that has stood out more than others, it is Minnesota’s Randy Foye. Foye, the seventh overall pick in the draft, shined once again, pouring in 19 points (6-12 FG) in a 73-65 win over the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets.
The Hornets cut the Timberwolves lead to five on many occasions late in the fourth, the last time with 1:00 minute left in the game, when Cedric Simmons hit one of two free throws. A follow put back by Wolciech Barycz stretched the lead to seven for Minnesota and the eventual eight point win.
In addition to Foye’s game-high 19 points, Bracey Wright added 18 points (6-13 FG) and five rebounds. Barycz chipped in with 11 points (4-6 FG).
Marcus Fizer, who had a solid TVSL, had a team-high 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-5 FT) and nine rebounds. 15th overall pick Cedric Simmons was one point shy of a double-double, finishing with nine points (2-8 FG) and 12 rebounds.
Minnesota finished the game shooting 45 percent (27-60 FG), while New Orleans/Oklahoma City shot 34 percent (20-59 FG).
Foye averaged 24.8 points per game in the five Timberwolves contests, including a 30 point outing against the Phoenix Suns. Each game, Foye led the Timberwolves offense with the speed and control of an experienced point guard. He was able to drive to the basket at ease, using his powerful frame to initiate contact.
The Timberwolves ended league play with a 3-2 record. Wright ended play with a 16.4 scoring average through five games.
The Hornets end TVSL action with a 1-4 record. Hilton Armstrong averaged 12.7 points and 6.3 rebounds in three games for the Hornets, while Brandon Bass averaged 9.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in three games.
News and Notes: Hornets rookie of the year Chris Paul sat with the team on the bench, while Hornets owner George Shinn was courtside…Armstrong did not play for the Hornets due to a sore left groin…Foye was awarded the TVSL MVP trophy after the game.
