Seize the last chance! Can the backcourt star who beat the Rockets get a contract from the Timberwolves?

In a previous NBA Las Vegas summer league game, the Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-101 after a hard battle. After this game, the Rockets won their first victory in the summer league, and their record in the summer league improved to 4 wins and 1 loss; while the Timberwolves suffered their first defeat in the summer league, with a final record of 1 wins and 4 losses.

Although the Timberwolves lost the game, the team's starting point guard Tristen Newton finally made a significant improvement. Newton played 33 minutes and 10 seconds in the game, made 9 of 12 shots, 6 of 9 from outside the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored the highest score of 24 points, plus 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 3 steals. He also had 4 turnovers and 4 fouls, with a plus-minus value of +3. Newton showed his super scoring and shooting ability on the offensive end. His performance outside the three-point line can be said to be far beyond everyone's expectations, leaving a deep impression on everyone. Newton's performance in passing and organization is also very outstanding, and he has proved that he has excellent passing ability. Newton's performance on the defensive end is also remarkable, and he also proves that he has excellent defensive ability. Newton played a decisive role in both offense and defense, but the performance of other players of the team was not ideal, and Newton's efforts were not rewarded. During the summer league, Newton played 5 games in total, with averaging 21 minutes per game, with averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.2 blocks, and 1.6 turnovers and 2.6 fouls. His shooting percentage was 41.9%, his three-point shooting percentage was 47.6%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 90.9%. Newton's performance in the first few games of the Summer League can be said to be a mess. In the previous four games, he only scored 22 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists, 7 steals and 1 block, and 4 turnovers and 9 fouls. The data in the four games were even worse than the data in a single game in this game. Newton's performance in this game was also very disappointing, and it can be said that he did not play his due value at all. Unexpectedly, in this game, he actually completed a big explosion and made an incredible performance, which exceeded everyone's expectations.

Newton was the backcourt player selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 49th pick in the second round in the NBA draft last year. His performance last season was not ideal, and he was also given up by the Pacers early. However, Newton was also the MVP of the 2024 NCAA National Championships Final Four, and he is also the core figure of the University of Connecticut's two consecutive victories. Newton's personal abilities are reasonable, but he has indeed not shown his talents in the NBA arena. I don't know if his big explosion in this game can help him get a contract.