The Memphis Grizzlies are officially headed to the NBA Summer League final, stomping the Houston Rockets 101-90 on July 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. They didn’t just win; they eased to a blowout victory after jumping out to an early double-digit lead that the Rockets simply couldn’t touch. This team is on a mission, and they aren’t hiding it one bit.
Boozer’s Birthday Bash: A Double-Double Dominance
Talk about celebrating in style! Cam Boozer, one of the Grizzlies’ 2026 draft picks, turned 19 on game day and gave himself, and every Grizzlies fan watching, an absolute present. The kid dropped a solid 12 points to go with an incredible 12 rebounds. That’s a double-double on his freakin’ birthday! But he wasn’t done there. Boozer also dished out five assists, showing off his all-around game, and was a monster on the offensive glass, pulling down seven offensive boards. This dude was active, he was engaged, and he played like someone who knows exactly what’s at stake.
Grizzlies Aren’t Messing Around
While other squads might be chilling, resting their top prospects, or just packing it in, the Grizzlies have been crystal clear throughout summer league: they are playing for a title. This isn’t just about development; it’s about winning. Boozer, Cedric Coward, and the rest of the main guys on their summer league roster have been in the lineup every single game, pushing hard, and it’s paid off. You saw it in that 101-90 blowout against the Rockets; they’re hungry. Boozer, along with fellow 2026 draft picks Karim Lopez and Richie Saunders, are already bringing a winning mentality.
Now, the Grizzlies face the ultimate test: the Summer League championship. They’ll take on either the Lakers or the Warriors in the title game tonight, July 19, at 8 p.m. Eastern, live on ESPN. One game for the hardware. This team has shown they mean business, and with Boozer delivering big on his birthday, everyone’s watching to see if they can finish the job and hoist that trophy.
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