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    MalakiBranham

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    • Birthdate
      12/5/2003
    • College
      Ohio State
    • Draft Info
      2022: Rd 1, Pk 20 (SA)
    • Birthplace
      Columbus, OH

    Stats

    • PTS
      8.0
      REB
      2.0
      AST
      1.6
      FG%
      44.1
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      Thomas scores 24 as Cavs top Bulls in teams' summer finale

      Rookie Meleek Thomas scored a game-high 24 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 100-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls in the finale of the NBA summer league for both teams Friday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
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