Memphis Grizzlies eliminate Houston Rockets in NBA Summer League semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 4:04 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Houston Rockets 101-90 in the NBA Summer League semifinals on July 22, 2026. This victory ended the Rockets' run in the tournament. Cedric Coward led Memphis with 28 points, while Bruce Thornton struggled for Houston, scoring only eight points. Quadir Copeland had a strong performance, contributing 24 points. Despite the loss, both Thornton and Copeland demonstrated potential for the upcoming season.
- •Grizzlies take a 15-point lead by the end of the first quarter.
- •Thornton held to eight points, marking his first subpar game.
- •Coward scores 28 points and adds six rebounds for Memphis.
- •Copeland contributes 24 points, becoming a key player for Houston.
- •Rockets' performance exceeds preseason expectations despite semifinal exit.
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — The Memphis Grizzlies Defeat the Houston Rockets in the NBA Summer League Semifinals
"The Grizzlies end the Rockets' run in the NBA Summer League.
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