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Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Summer League Showdown
It is time for The Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers in Las Vegas. Both teams did not perform well in the regular season. The game will showcase the young players who hope to join their groups for the 2023-2024 season.
In their recent summer league game, the Grizzlies won 87-80 against the Chicago Bulls in a low-scoring defensive match. Kenneth Lofton Jr. scored 23 points, Jake LaRavia added 15, and Jacob Gilyard scored 11. They also achieved 12 steals and nine blocks and forced 19 turnovers. The Grizzlies’ success continued with a 75% free-throw shooting rate. The Cavaliers also won their game, beating the Toronto Raptors 99-76.
Some players performed exceptionally well in the game and may earn spots on the team this autumn. Isaiah Mobley, who is Evan Mobley’s brother, scored the most with 15 points. Also, Sam Merrill scored 14 points, Emoni Bates contributed 12 points, and Pete Lance, Larry Nance Sr.’s son and Larry Nance Jr.’s brother finished with 11 points.
Bates, who was a second-round pick, had a lot of people watching him, which added pressure. He scored 16 points by taking 18 shots, including four three-pointers, and grabbed six rebounds.
The Grizzlies are expected to face challenges in the upcoming regular season and seek assistance for starters such as Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. To address this; they will utilize the summer league to search for promising new talents. The summer league is where young players can showcase their skills and compete for a spot on the team, similar to the high school or college atmosphere.
Summer league also serves as a platform for developing bench players. Some of these players may have already played for the main team and even had remarkable performances, and they want to prove their worth. Lofton, for instance, had a sensational game in April against Oklahoma City, scoring 42 points. Meanwhile, LaRavia was initially picked as the 19th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2022 draft but got traded to the Grizzlies, so he has gradually worked his way up.
If Lofton, LaRavia, and Gilyard keep playing well, the Grizzlies will likely cover the spread. Additionally, the team can do even better if they improve their shooting and become more comfortable on the court.
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July 10
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