Results: 07/11/2025 - Filipowski, Clayton Continue to Shine
Summer League Recap: Filipowski Dominates, Clayton Jr. Shines as Jazz Beat Hornets
The Utah Jazz leaned on big nights from Kyle Filipowski and Walter Clayton Jr. to edge the Charlotte Hornets 105–101 in Summer League action.
Jazz Standouts
|
Player |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
FG |
3PT |
|
Kyle Filipowski |
32 |
6 |
5 |
12-17 |
3-7 |
|
Walter Clayton Jr. |
21 |
6 |
3 |
8-17 |
4-10 |
|
Isaiah Collier |
16 |
6 |
9 |
6-10 |
2-3 |
|
Adama Sanogo |
8 |
8 |
3 |
3-4 |
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Filipowski was unstoppable, scoring efficiently inside and out while also passing out of double teams. Clayton Jr. hit four threes and added energy on both ends. Collier kept the offense organized with nine assists, and Sanogo chipped in solid minutes off the bench.
Hornets Highlights
|
Player |
PTS |
REB |
AST |
FG |
3PT |
|
Liam McNeeley |
22 |
12 |
6 |
7-16 |
3-6 |
|
K.J. Simpson |
21 |
3 |
5 |
8-15 |
4-9 |
|
Kon Knueppel |
5 |
1 |
4 |
1-8 |
0-5 |
Charlotte stayed close behind strong games from McNeeley and Simpson. Kon Knueppel struggled with his shot but showed flashes as a playmaker and defender.
Takeaway
Filipowski and Clayton Jr. continue to prove they can contribute right away while developing for the future. The Jazz young core is off to a promising start in Summer League play.

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