The Memphis Grizzlies absolutely stomped the Atlanta Hawks 96-64 on Thursday, clinching a spot in the NBA Summer League semifinals. What a way to move on! But it was a wild night for Brendan Hausen, who, despite putting up a spectacular 20 points just two nights before, finished Thursday’s game with 0 points on one missed field goal attempt. He only saw two minutes of action. Talk about a rollercoaster!
Thunder Takes a Tumble as Dix Starts, Stirtz Sits
While the Grizzlies celebrated, the Oklahoma City Thunder had a tougher go of it, falling to the Dallas Mavericks 97-87. Josh Dix, one of the Thunder’s Summer League players, earned a starting spot on Thursday. He logged 30 minutes, scoring 11 points on 4 for 10 shooting from the field, including a solid 3 for 6 from deep. Dix also grabbed two rebounds and snatched one steal. Payton Sandfort, another Thunder roster member, chipped in 12 points, hitting 5 of 12 shots overall and 2 of 7 from beyond the arc. He also added five boards, two assists, and a steal.
The big question mark for the Thunder was Bennett Stirtz. After leading the team in scoring for three consecutive games, Stirtz was inactive for Thursday’s game, one of four players sidelined. It has to be a tough break for him and the team when he’s been so hot.
What’s Next for the Summer League Squads
Brendan Hausen and the Memphis Grizzlies are looking forward to the semifinals! They play the Houston Rockets on Saturday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. CT, which you can catch on Amazon Prime Video. It’s a huge opportunity for Hausen to get back on track and help his team push for the championship. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder will play one final consolation contest against the Brooklyn Nets this Sunday afternoon. That game tips off at 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN. Even though they are out of contention, it’s still another chance for guys like Sandfort and Dix to showcase their skills and end their Summer League run on a high note.
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