Gary Forbes continues to make a case for himself in the NBA Summer League.
The former University of Massachusetts forward scored 26 points Friday for the D-League Select Team, which lost 95-89 to Phoenix in Las Vegas.
In an attention-grabbing, 37-minute performance, the 6-foot-7 former Atlantic 10 Conference player of the year shot 9 of 18 from the floor and 7 for 13 from the line. He also had five rebounds and two assists.
In three games, Forbes is averaging 21 points per game for the team of former D-League stars. He is shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
In three games, Forbes is averaging 21 points per game for the team of former D-League stars. He is shooting 53.3 percent from the floor.
Two other former UMass forwards are also in the Summer League
Tony Gaffney saw his most extended time in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth and final game, scoring six points with five rebounds in 28 minutes of Thursday's 92-77 loss to Houston.
Stephane Lasme is playing for San Antonio, which had wrapup games against Portland Saturday and Memphis Sunday.
Forbes also has two games in the league's final weekend, against Denver Saturday and Portland Sunday.
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