The Memphis Grizzlies booked their place in the 2026 NBA Summer League Playoffs after cruising to a commanding 96-64 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. From the opening tip, Memphis took complete control and never looked back, delivering one of the most dominant performances of this year's Summer League.
Key Highlights
- Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Atlanta Hawks 96-64 to secure a Summer League playoff berth.
- The Grizzlies held the Hawks to just two points in the opening quarter, setting a Summer League record.
- Cameron Boozer led Memphis with 24 points and seven rebounds.
- The loss eliminated Atlanta from Summer League playoff contention.
Historic First Quarter Sets the Tone
The Grizzlies made Summer League history by limiting the Hawks to just two points in the first quarter, finishing the period with a remarkable 32-2 advantage. Memphis caught fire offensively, shooting 13-for-17 from the field in the opening frame, while Atlanta struggled to find any rhythm, connecting on just 1 of 13 field-goal attempts.
The Grizzlies extended their lead to as many as 36 points and maintained a cushion of at least 23 points throughout the final 33 minutes of the 40-minute contest.
Memphis also controlled the game statistically, outrebounding Atlanta 45-34, recording a 20-15 advantage in assists, shooting 50.0% from the field, and holding the Hawks to 40.0% shooting overall and just 19.4% (6-for-31) from three-point range.
Cameron Boozer Leads Balanced Memphis Attack
The Grizzlies were powered by No. 3 overall draft pick Cameron Boozer, who finished with 24 points and seven rebounds in another impressive Summer League outing.
Cedric Coward added 23 points, Olivier-Maxence Prosper contributed 18 points, while Javon Small filled the stat sheet with nine points, five rebounds and seven assists. The balanced offensive effort helped Memphis comfortably close out the victory and lock in a postseason berth.
Hawks Fall Short Despite Isaiah Wong's Effort
Atlanta struggled to generate consistent offense throughout the game, with Isaiah Wong the only starter to score more than five points. He finished with 20 points and five rebounds. Off the bench, Zeke Mayo chipped in 10 points, but the Hawks were unable to recover after their difficult start.
The defeat sees Atlanta narrowly miss out on a place in the 2026 NBA Summer League Playoffs, while Memphis advances with momentum after one of the tournament's most dominant wins.
