MOST IMPRESSIVE: Marcus Williams, Nets and Tyrus Thomas, Bulls (tie) -- A day after a 5-of-18 stinker in the opener, Williams once again looked like a dazzling playmaker who might someday run New Jersey's offense once Jason Kidd heads off to the Hall of Fame.

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Marcus Williams was impressive running the point for the Nets.
He scored 28 points, got to the free-throw line nine times, grabbed six rebounds and dished out five assists in the Nets' 73-65 defeat of Miami. More importantly, Williams got anywhere he wanted on the court, looking like a second-year player on the verge of having a breakout season.

Thomas, the No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft, was once again clearly the best player on the floor in Chicago's 92-80 defeat of Charlotte. His quickness and newfound midrange jump shot allowed him to score 24 points. He added eight rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots.

Unlike some of the standout veterans who plan on skipping the rest of the summer league (Adam Morrison, Raymond Felton and Kareem Rush), Thomas said he's attacking this assignment.

"I'm here to play so I might as well play my best,'' said the 6-foot-9, 215-pound forward. "Me coming out here and just laying back and chilling all week that would be a waste of my time. So I'm gonna make the best of this week."

and newfound midrange jump shot

Unlike some of the standout veterans who plan on skipping the rest of the summer league (Adam Morrison, Raymond Felton and Kareem Rush), Thomas said he's attacking this assignment.

Was this sarcasm by the writer? Standout veteran...Adam Morrison?