Thunder lose to Grizzlies 111-74 in Summer League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:44 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 111-74 in their Summer League opener on July 4, 2026. The Thunder fell behind early, trailing 33-22 at the end of the first quarter and 66-44 at halftime. The Grizzlies, powered by a strong performance from No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer, showcased their depth with seven players scoring in double figures. The Thunder's Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz showed promise in the second half, but it wasn't enough to regain competitiveness in a game that highlighted the teams' differing stages of development. The Thunder next aim to regroup in upcoming Summer League matchups.
- •Thunder's Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz scored 10 points each
- •Grizzlies shot 56% from the field
- •Thunder struggled with 41% shooting, 20% from three
- •Cameron Boozer debuted with 15 points and four assists
- •Game highlighted contrasting team directions for Thunder and Grizzlies
- 9:53 PMYahoo Sports — Photos: Best images from Thunder's 111-74 Summer League loss to Grizzlies
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Player grades: Thunder open Summer League with 111-74 loss to Grizzlies
"The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 111-74 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
"Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 111-74 Summer League loss to Memphis Grizzlies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:53 PMPhotos: Best images from Thunder's 111-74 Summer League loss to Grizzlies
The best photos from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 111-74 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 9:44 PMPlayer grades: Thunder open Summer League with 111-74 loss to Grizzlies
Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 111-74 Summer League loss to Memphis Grizzlies.
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