​The Memphis Grizzlies remain alive in their pursuit of an NBA Summer League championship in Las Vegas as they push toward the title. After finishing as the No. 2 seed in the standings following four games per team, Memphis earned a spot in the semifinals and will take on the No. 3 seed Houston Rockets on July 18 at 5:30 p.m. CT, with the game broadcast on Prime Video. The winner will advance to the championship game on July 19 at 8 p.m. CT, where they will meet either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Golden State Warriors, who will compete for a spot in the final on ESPN.
Memphis opened their Las Vegas slate on a positive note by defeating the Chicago Bulls on July 10, signaling their intent early. However, their momentum faced a setback with a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on July 13. That defeat meant the Grizzlies needed to win their next two games and improve their margin of victory to secure a favorable tiebreaker scenario. They rose to the occasion, defeating the Golden State Warriors by 21 points on July 14 and then delivering a dominant 32-point victory over the Atlanta Hawks, built on a stunning 32-2 run in the first quarter. This decisive performance allowed Memphis to surge past other 3-1 teams on the basis of point differential, a crucial factor in the tiebreaking process.
Throughout the week, the Grizzlies emphasized their objective of reaching the Summer League final, a goal they pursued with unwavering focus. Rather than resting their top players, the Grizzlies continued to deploy their best available talent in the pursuit of the crown, signaling their seriousness about a title run. Young talents who figure to have a role with the Grizzlies this coming season—Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward—showed strong form during the win over the Hawks, adding depth and excitement to a team that appears determined to maximize its Summer League success.
Memphis has a history of proving themselves in summer play, having won the Summer League title in 2019 with Brandon Clarke earning MVP honors. They reached the championship game in 2024 but fell in overtime to the Miami Heat. The current run in Las Vegas adds another chapter to the Grizzlies’ summer showcase, as they aim to capture their second Summer League championship and continue building momentum ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Here is the forthcoming schedule for the Summer League playoffs and final:
– July 18 (semifinals): Grizzlies vs. Rockets at 5:30 p.m. on Prime Video, followed by the Lakers vs. Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Prime Video.
– July 19 (championship): The winner of Lakers/Warriors will face either the Grizzlies or Rockets at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
This recap originates from coverage provided by the Memphis Commercial Appeal, outlining the Grizzlies’ path through the Summer League playoffs and their route to possible glory. For readers seeking additional context and a complete breakdown of the team’s journey, the article offers a detailed view of how Memphis earned their semifinal berth, the key performances that propelled their momentum, and the potential implications for the Grizzlies’ roster going into the upcoming season.