The 2018 NBA Summer League was in full swing on Friday, with 10 games being played in Las Vegas.

Earlier in the week, summer-league games had been played in Utah and Sacramento. But with the action shifting to one spot, the basketball world was focused on Nevada.

After all, top-10 picks Deandre Ayton, Trae Young and Collin Sexton were among the rookies expected to take the court. But, of course, there were plenty of others looking to show what they can do.

Below is a look at Friday's action from Las Vegas. 

2018 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Schedule/Results — July 6

Houston Rockets 92, Indiana Pacers 89

New Orleans Pelicans 90, Toronto Raptors 77

Orlando Magic 86, Brooklyn Nets 80

Charlotte Hornets 88, Oklahoma City Thunder 87

Milwaukee Bucks 57, Detroit Pistons 47

Boston Celtics 95, Philadelphia 76ers 89

Cleveland Cavaliers 72, Washington Wizards 59

Phoenix Suns 92, Dallas Mavericks 85

Denver Nuggets 70, Minnesota Timberwolves 69

Golden State Warriors 77, Los Angeles Clippers 71

Aaron Holiday Shows He Can Become Sidekick for Oladipo

The Indiana Pacers pushed the eventual Eastern Conference champs to seven games in the first round with Victor Oladipo leading the way, and now, they may have found another star-in-the-making via the 2018 NBA draft.

Since being taken with the 23rd overall pick last month, Aaron Holiday has done nothing but impress his new team. The former UCLA Bruin's shot selection quickly earned praise from the coaching staff, and the summer league gave him a chance to put on a show for Pacers fans.

Before the game even started, the 6'1", 187-pound point guard showed off his athleticism.

Once the game tipped off, Holiday was Mr. Do It All. He dropped 23 points while shooting an impressive 9-of-15 from the floor, and he added five rebounds and three assists. 

And while he can finish at the rim, he also can shoot from range. He made three of his six attempts from beyond the arc.

Bleacher Report scout Jonathan Wasserman was among those impressed by the rookie's summer-league debut:

Unfortunately for Holiday and Co., Indiana didn't have answers for Trevon Duval (20 points) and Danuel House (20 points). In the end, a strong team effort from Houston helped the Rockets hold on for a 92-89 victory.

Even with the result, though, the Pacers have to be encouraged from what they see from their first-round pick. A backcourt featuring Holiday and Oladipo has the potential to give opposing defenses headaches.

Trevon Bluiett Proves His Long-Range Game Translates to the NBA

Trevon Bluiett went undrafted out of Xavier last month, and that could be leaving some teams kicking themselves for not taking a chance on him.

The 23-year-old shooting guard may not have had the best skill set in his class, but he certainly looks like he can fit into today's NBA. Throughout the course of his four-year career with the Musketeers, he went from shooting 32.6 percent from downtown as a freshman to 41.7 percent as a senior.

Still, nobody felt he was worthy of a draft pick.

The consensus second-team All-American put on an absolute show in Vegas on Friday, draining six of his eight shots from three-point range:

Not only that, but he also proved he can play some defense:

Overall, he put up 24 points, six rebounds, two assists and one block. Not bad for an undrafted rookie.

Bluiett will have to show that Friday was no fluke and he can continue to knock down shots from the perimeter with consistency. He has the track record that shows he can, and that he will put in the work to improve. 

As the Rockets and the Golden State Warriors have shown, teams can never have too many sharp-shooters. Bluiett still has a long way to go to make a roster, but he certainly got off to a good start to the summer league.

Isaac, Bamba Give Magic Promising Frontcourt 

The Orlando Magic may be in the midst of a six-year playoff drought, but that may soon be a thing of the past.

And it's all thanks to their promising young frontcourt.

Jonathan Isaac (No. 6 overall pick in 2017) and Mohamed Bamba (No. 6 overall in 2018) were both on the court in Vegas on Friday, and it gave Magic fans a glimpse of what could be an exciting duo. 

Isaac was limited to just 27 games last season due to an ankle injury. Well, he looked healthy against the Brooklyn Nets, putting up 20 points and seven rebounds.

While Isaac has already had a (limited) chance to play for Orlando, Bamba is looking to show he can help his team in a variety ways:

To recap: This 7'1" center can attack the rim, protect the rim and hit a jumper from distance. That's tough to contain.

RealGM's Dave DuFour's insight should have Orlando fans excited for the future:

With Aaron Gordon back, this Magic squad—when healthy—could be one to keep an eye on as it develops over the next few years. Isaac and Bamba both have intriguing skill sets, as Friday's action showed.

Malik Monk Poised to Take Next Step Following Quiet Rookie Campaign

After being taken with the 11th overall pick in last year's draft, Malik Monk faced adversity from the start of his career as he had to battle an ankle injury as he entered the league.

That would set the tone for what would be a tough rookie campaign. 

The 6'3", 200-pound guard averaged 19.8 points on 45 percent shooting in his lone season at Kentucky. In his first year as a pro, he averaged 6.7 points in 13.6 minutes per game. He shot just 36 percent from the floor and 34.2 percent from three-point range.

Charlotte fans should be encouraged by what they saw on Friday, though. The second-year player had a strong summer-league opener behind 23 points, including 15 in the first:

While he struggled from deep as a rookie, he made four of his nine shots from three-point range on this day.

He also showed that he is healthy enough to attack the basket:

It's just one summer-league performance, but it's still a promising sign for the Hornets.

In fact, Charlotte chief operating official Pete Guelli hopes basketball fans were paying attention:

With Kemba Walker entering the final year of his contract, the time is now for Monk to show he was worthy of being a lottery pick. Having had some time to get himself healthy after his first 82-game grind, he looks ready to take a big step forward in 2018-19.

Former First-Round Pick Henry Ellenson Shows Promise with 16 Points

Henry Ellenson has averaged just 3.7 points per game in two seasons since the Detroit Pistons selected him with the 18th overall pick in the 2016 draft. And even though he may not have had the greatest shooting night, he managed to find ways to score.

The 6'11", 245-pound power forward had 16 points in a 57-47 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks—and that's after going scoreless in the first half. He struggled to find his shot, going just 4-of-11 from the field and 1-of-6 from three-point range. But that didn't stop him from being aggressive.

He also got to the free-throw line, making all seven of his attempts.

With 2017-18 Coach of the Year Dwane Casey taking over in Detroit, Ellenson will get a fresh start. That comes after he was a DNP (did not play) more often than not last season, appearing in just 38 games.

Earlier this month, Ellenson told The Athletic's James L. Edwards III he has made tweaks to his shot and that the coaching staff wants him to shoot more triples. He expects to see a "big difference" during summer league, and while his shots may not have been falling with consistency Friday, he showed he can still put up points. 

Former First-Round Pick Furkan Korkmaz an Outside Option for Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers were able to re-sign JJ Redick in free agency, but if they want to more perimeter shooters, Furkan Korkmaz may be in the running for more minutes in 2018-19.

Philadelphia drafted Korkmaz with the 26th overall pick in 2016. However, he didn't come over to the United States until last season and then bounced between the NBA and G League.

In nine games with the then-Delaware 87ers, the 6'7", 185-pound guard averaged 15.4 points while shooting just 19.4 percent from distance. He averaged 1.6 points in 14 games with the 76ers, shooting 29.4 percent from deep.

Korkmaz, a three-time Turkish Basketball Super League All-Star, put on a show Friday. He went off for 40 points while knocking down 10 of his 18 attempts from the field (8-of-14 from three-point range):

A performance like that will get a team's attention. Now, he has to prove that it wasn't a fluke.

Collin Sexton Gives Cavaliers Hope for Post-LeBron Era

Collin Sexton won't be able to replace LeBron James. Heck, he may not even be able to make fans forget about the last player who wore No. 2 in Cleveland (Kyrie Irving).

But that doesn't mean he can't keep the team relevant.

As Cavaliers fans try to move on from the second LeBron era, Sexton moved into the spotlight Friday night. Let's just say he made a strong first impression.

Cleveland pulled out a 72-59 victory over the Washington Wizards, thanks in large part to the No. 8 overall pick's solid performance. Sexton put up a more-than-respectable 15 points, seven rebounds and one steal in his debut:

ESPN Cleveland's Jordan Zirm summed up things quickly:

His 4-of-12 line won't impress fans who just look at the box score, but he did show flashes of potential.

Don't forget—the Brooklyn Nets pick was the centerpiece of the Irving trade. That means the deal will always be judged by how Sexton's career turns out, especially since the other main pieces the Cavs acquired didn't even make it a full season in Cleveland.

Sexton is just 19 years old, so expecting him to be a star right away would be a tough ask. Cavaliers fans can't expect him to be the next Kyrie, but if his summer-league debut is a sign of things to come, he could win them over quickly.

Deandre Ayton Shows Off Dominant Measurables in Debut

The No. 1 overall pick made his summer-league debut in Vegas on Friday night, and the 7'1", 250-pound center used his size to make his presence felt.

In the opening minutes, Ayton got his first bucket by going up to haul in a lob and throwing down:

In the second quarter, he let the Dallas Mavericks know that they should think twice before attacking the rim against him:

The rookie out of Arizona finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and one block, and he offered Phoenix fans a glimpse of how valuable his size can be. He was able to affect shots just by being near the shooter. 

While all eyes were on Ayton, other young Suns also balled out. 2017 second-round pick Davon Reed had a game-high 18 points on 7-of-8 shooting, and Mikal Bridges (No. 10 overall in June) had 14 points while making four of five shots from three-point range.

Monte Morris Makes Case for Backup PG Position

After being taken with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2017 draft, Monte Morris appeared in just three games for the Denver Nuggets last season.

He wants to increase his role moving forward—and he let his play make a strong case for him Friday.

Morris was one of the stars of Denver's 70-69 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, posting 15 points, four assists and two rebounds. While that is a solid stat line by itself, he also produced one of the Nuggets' best highlights of the night:

His play against the Timberwolves stood out, as Chris Dempsey of the team's official website observed:

Morris recently revealed to Dempsey that he feels as though the game has "slowed down" in Year 2 now that he "know[s] what to expect." 

Altitude TV's Vic Lombardi noted that the 23-year-old has something to play for:

Jamal Murray is the starting point guard in Denver, but there are valuable minutes available behind him up for grabs. An impressive summer-league showing would help Morris' case, and he made the most of his opportunity against Minnesota.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Flashes Potential in Debut

Many were surprised that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell out of the top 10 in last month's draft, but the Los Angeles Clippers aren't complaining—especially not after what they saw Friday night.

The rookie out of Kentucky shook off a bit of a slow start to put together a solid stat line in his debut, posting 13 points, four assists and two rebounds. Those raw numbers were highlighted by a slick hesitation move early on:

That'll keep defenders honest.

Gilgeous-Alexander (5-of-19) didn't have the best shooting night, but the 19-year-old proved in college that he can consistently find the net (48.5 percent from the floor and 40.4 percent from deep). Now that he got his feet wet, he should be able to continue to settle in and play his game.     

That gives Clippers fans reason to be excited for not just the 2018-19 season but also for years to come.