Yang’s Standout Performance Leads Blazers to Victory in NBA Summer League

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Portland: Chinese center Yang Hansen scored 10 points, grabbed four rebounds, and dished out five assists to help the Portland Trail Blazers claim a 106-73 victory over the Golden State Warriors in an NBA summer league game on Friday. Selected with the No. 16 pick in last month's NBA Draft, the 2.18-meter Yang also recorded three blocks and one steal, while committing three turnovers and six fouls in 23 minutes and 35 seconds of play.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Yang rated his performance as 60 out of 100, acknowledging there is ample room for improvement. Despite this self-assessment, the 20-year-old rookie expressed his enjoyment in setting up his teammates on the court. "I like passing the ball and I was just trying to do what the coach told me to do," he stated after the match.

The Blazers are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, with anticipation building on how Yang will continue to develop his game and contribute to his team's success.