Sixers’ Summer League Streak Sparks Surprising Star Emergence—What Does It Mean for the Season?

He cooled off after that and ended the night at 4 for 11 from long range, but there was zero wrong with Broome’s approach. While he was eager to shoot, the 22-year-old rookie made sensible decisions and certainly wasn’t selfish.

There’s a real buzz swirling around the Sixers as they edge closer to wrapping up their 2025 summer league journey. After some ups and downs, the team finally found their rhythm with a gritty 90-82 triumph over the Mavericks, pushing their record to an even 2-2 in the desert heat of Las Vegas. Johni Broome—man, what a force—jammed in 22 points and snagged 14 rebounds, while Mark Armstrong lit up the scoreboard with an impressive 22 points, adding a dash of playmaking and defensive hustle. Though a few key players like VJ Edgecombe, Adem Bona, and Justin Edwards sat out on the second night of their back-to-back, the Sixers showed enough firepower and finesse to keep their winning streak alive. The final curtain falls Friday night against the Nets, but before that curtain call, let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of their latest victory and what it might mean for their budding talents and seasoned pros alike. LEARN MORE

At 26 years old, Aluma has significantly more professional experience than the average summer leaguer. He’s had bright moments in Vegas for the Sixers the past two years.

Armstrong’s ultra-confident attacking as the Sixers’ backup point guard was quite impressive. One strong night won’t dramatically change the general perception of his shooting ability — Armstrong went 28.2 percent from long distance last season — but it’s absolutely a major positive as he looks to build his professional career. 

As their 2025 summer league run nears its end, the Sixers have their first winning streak. 

Armstrong had a breakout performance. He canned three first-quarter triples and racked up 13 points in the opening period. 

Plenty of Broome jumpers

The Sixers’ fifth and final game in Las Vegas will be Friday at 6 p.m. ET vs. the Nets. Here are observations on their win over Dallas:

Broome kept rolling as a shooter, draining a pair of three-pointers in under four minutes. 

The team picked up its second straight victory Wednesday night, notching a 90-82 win over the Mavs and improving to 2-2 in Las Vegas. 

Armstrong catches fire

Keve Aluma scored in double figures for the second night in a row, adding 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting, four rebounds and three assists. Twelve of Aluma’s points came in the fourth quarter.

Hunter Sallis (nine points, five rebounds) started Wednesday at shooting guard. He drove baseline and flushed a big and-one dunk early in the third quarter.

VJ Edgecombe, Adem Bona and Justin Edwards sat out the second night of the Sixers’ back-to-back. 

Vets get Sixers over the finish line

The 6-foot-2 Armstrong showed off his burst and bounce later in the third, hammering home two slams. 

Starting point guard Judah Mintz also played well Wednesday, recording 14 points and four assists. Mintz has largely played like a veteran in his second summer league. He’s totaled 16 assists and four turnovers in Las Vegas. 

The sample size is obviously not massive, but Broome’s summer league shooting has been encouraging overall, especially considering that he didn’t start taking threes until his junior season at Auburn and was 27.8 percent beyond the arc last year. He’s shot 10 for 22 (45.5 percent) in Las Vegas play. 

Johni Broome had a 22-point, 14-rebound double-double. Mark Armstrong posted 22 points, three assists and two steals.

The Sixers use five men off the bench in Armstrong, Jalen Slawson, Saint Thomas, Andrew Funk and Stefan Todorovic.