Alright, you gotta hear about this Summer League action from Vegas. Cameron Boozer, the third overall pick, dropped a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double with five assists for the Memphis Grizzlies, even though he had a rough night shooting, going just 3-of-13 from the field and 0-of-4 from three. The wild part? It barely mattered. Memphis outscored Houston by 14 points with him on the floor as they absolutely stormed into the summer league championship game with a 101-90 win over the Rockets.
Grizzlies Dominate, Boozer Shines Anyway
Seriously, how wild is that? A lottery pick has an off night shooting, but he’s so impactful everywhere else that his team still outscores opponents by a mile. That’s the kind of all-around game that gets you picked third overall. Boozer wasn’t just grabbing boards, he was dishing out five assists and making plays all over the court. Talk about a complete player even when his shot isn’t falling! Plus, Grizzlies guard Cedric Coward, who finished fifth in the Rookie of the Year race last season, absolutely went off for a game-high 28 points. The Grizzlies came out firing too, crushing the Rockets 24-9 in the first quarter. They just set the tone early and never looked back.
Burries Seals the Deal, Bench Players Go Off
Over in the consolation bracket, rookie guard Brayden Burries, the No. 10 overall pick, capped off his Vegas run in style. He put up a summer league-high 27 points for the Milwaukee Bucks, including a fantastic layup with just 1.5 seconds left to seal a 96-94 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The guy has been ridiculously productive out there, and that’s a huge sign for the Bucks. His fellow rookie Nate Ament, the No. 13 pick, also had a solid night with 12 points on 50 percent shooting and eight boards.
We also saw some bench players absolutely light it up across the league. Malik Reneau led the Orlando Magic with 19 points in just 18 minutes off the bench in their 103-97 win against the Boston Celtics. The Magic’s reserves scored 62 of their 103 points! Au’Diese Toney, another Magic sub, chipped in 18 points, six rebounds, and four steals. Not to be outdone, 76ers guard Caleb Grill dropped 18 points off the bench for his squad.
The Summer League semifinals are still rocking with the Golden State Warriors facing the Los Angeles Lakers, and we’ve got more consolation games coming with the Indiana Pacers taking on the New Orleans Pelicans, and the San Antonio Spurs playing the Phoenix Suns. This Vegas action is intense, and these young guys are leaving it all on the court. You just gotta watch and see who makes the next big splash!
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