Hawks drop Summer League opener

John Jenkins scored a game-high 24 points for the Hawks in a 90-83 loss to the Clippers in their Las Vegas Summer League opener Friday.

First-round draft pick Lucas Nogueira, who was cleared to play just prior to game time, had 10 points and eight rebounds in 29 minutes. Fellow first-rounder Dennis Schroder added six points and seven assists, including several lobs to Nogueira for dunks, in 32 minutes. Second-round pick Mike Muscala finished with 11 points and six rebounds in 20 minutes.

The Hawks also received 11 points and six assists from Shelvin Mack.

Reggie Bullock scored 18 points to lead the Clippers.

The Hawks play again Sunday against the Heat at 10 p.m. (ET).

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