2026 NBA Summer League: Grizzlies use big 1st quarter to clinch playoff spot in Las Vegas

Cameron Boozer scores 24 points as the Grizzlies defeat the Hawks, 96-64, at the 2026 NBA Summer League.

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2026 Summer League

Grizzlies 96,

Hawks 64:

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LAS VEGAS

– The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks,

96-64

, in the

2026 NBA Summer League

at Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday.

Memphis set a record in this dominant performance, holding Atlanta to just two points in a 32-2 opening quarter. The Grizzlies shot 13-for-17 from the field in that opening frame while the Hawks shot 1-for-13. They got their lead up to 36 points at times and led by at least 23 points for the final 33 minutes of this 40-minute game. Memphis outrebounded Atlanta, 45-34, while outassisting them, 20-15. They also shot 50.0% from the field while holding the Hawks to 40.0% and just 19.4% (6-for-31) from 3.

The Grizzlies were led by the No. 3 overall pick in the

2026 NBA Draft

:

Cameron Boozer collected 24 points and seven rebounds. Cedric Coward compiled 23 points, Olivier-Maxence Prosper provided 18 points while Javon Small tallied nine points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Cameron Boozer scores a team-high 24 points as he leads the Grizzlies past the Hawks and into the Summer League Semifinals.

The Hawks had only one starter who scored more than five points, with Isaiah Wong totaling 20 points and five rebounds. Zeke Mayo led the bench with 10 points.

This lopsided victory guarantees Memphis a spot in the Summer League Playoffs. Atlanta just missed the cut.