The Memphis Grizzlies locked up a spot in the NBA Summer League semifinals behind a 24-point outing from No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer and 23 points from Cedric Coward, who added to his strong summer debut.
What happened
Boozer led the way with 24 points as Memphis secured its semifinal berth. Coward, who posted a team-high 23 points in his own Summer League debut, matched that total in this outing. The two walked off the floor together after the win, a visual marker of the young duo's chemistry.
Why it matters
The berth caps a stretch in which Memphis has retooled its roster, adding Isaiah Stewart, AJ Johnson and D'Angelo Russell in a six-team trade earlier this month. Boozer and Coward's combined 47 points show two building blocks producing immediately alongside those veteran additions.
By the numbers
Boozer finished with 24 points. Coward added 23 points on 7-of-12 shooting from the field.
What to watch next
Memphis advances to face its Summer League semifinal opponent next, with Boozer and Coward set to lead the way again.