# Bruce Thornton & Tristen Newton POWER Rockets Past Nets To CLINCH Summer League Playoff Spot

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Podcast: [Locked On Rockets - Daily Podcast On The Houston Rockets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/main-feed-579535)
Published: 2026-07-18T20:35:54+00:00
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## Resource

Houston Rockets clinch Summer League playoff spot as Bruce Thornton shines in a dominant 100-83 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Can Bruce Thornton’s all-around performance and Tristen Newton’s clutch fourth-quarter scoring fuel a SL championship run? Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) recaps the blowout win, spotlighting Bruce Thornton’s 23-point outing, Newton’s late-game heroics, and the fiery on-court moments—including Isaiah Crawford’s surprising ejection. Key topics include Copeland’s developing 3-and-D game, and Oscar Cluff’s relentless work on the glass. With the Rockets set to face Cam Boozer and the Memphis Grizzlies next, Jackson Gatlin weighs the team’s rotation options, defensive matchups, and Thornton’s plug-and-play value alongside Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Marcus Smart, and Reed Sheppard. Will the Rockets’ Summer League momentum carry them to the title game?

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