Collin Murray-Boyles leads Raptors to summer league semis with 20-point performance
Murray-Boyles produced a game-high 20 points, nine rebounds, four steals and two assists in an 81-69 victory over the Golden State Warriors at the Pavilion. He went 8 of 13 from the field, including 1 of 3 from 3-point range, and was a plus-22 in nearly 25 minutes on the court.
The ninth pick notched a summer league-high in scoring with the performance, accounting for 12 points alone in the first half. He did the majority of his work in the paint, either by getting downhill and finishing at the rim or cleaning up missed shots for easy putbacks.
Murray-Boyles is averaging 12.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 steals and two assists on 60.9% shooting from the field in three appearances with the Raptors. He missed the Raptors' first game in the desert on July 11 due to a left adductor strain.
The 20-year-old has looked increasingly more comfortable with each appearance, culminating with his best outing on Thursday. He has showcased himself at a high level as a player who can impact games on both ends of the court, thanks to his intensity and instincts.
Murray-Boyles and the Raptors (4-0) earned a spot in the semifinals as one of the top teams after four games of action. They will face the Sacramento Kings on Saturday (4 p.m. EDT, ESPN).
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