The 2024 NBA Summer League championship game on Monday night will be the Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat. Memphis punched its ticket to the final with a hard-fought win over the LA Clippers. Miami, on the other hand, outlasted the Golden State Warriors to qualify for the title game.
Scotty Pippen Jr. led the way for the Grizzlies with his sixth-career Summer League triple-double, which is a record. Pippen had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Memphis' 99-98 win. Jaylen Wells finished with 28 points, while GG Jackson II added 20 points.
Meanwhile, Josh Christopher had a team-high 23 points in the Heat's 102-99 victory over the Warriors. Pelle Larson contributed 21 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals, while rookie sensation Kel'el Ware added 18 points and five rebounds.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat: Predicted Starting 5s and Depth Charts
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Predicted Starting 5s
The Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with a bunch of injuries, even during the 2024 NBA Summer League. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo should use the same starting lineup from their win over the LA Clippers.
PG: Scotty Pippen Jr. | SG: Jaylen Wells | SF: GG Jackson II | PF: DeJon Jarreau | C: Trey Jemison
On the other hand, the Miami Heat will likely keep out Jamie Jaquez Jr. from the game and let the others take care of business. Heat coach Dan Bisaccio will likely fetch the same starting five from their victory against the Golden State Warriors:
PG: Isaiah Stevens | SG: Josh Christopher | SF: Pelle Larsson | PF: Cole Swider | C: Kel'el Ware
Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Depth Charts
The Memphis Grizzlies have 16 players on their 2024 Summer League roster, but at least three players are out for the championship game. Zach Edey, Jake LaRavia and Cam Spencer are all nursing injuries, so the Grizzlies are a little bit thin in the frontcourt.
Grizzlies depth chart for July 22, 2024
As for the Miami Heat, they have 14 players on their Summer League roster, and only one player is currently listed as day-to-day. Keshad Johnson is nursing a sprained ankle, so he'll likely be a game-time decision, while Jaime Jaquez is not expected to play any more games.
Heat depth chart for July 22, 2024
How to watch the Memphis Grizzlies vs Miami Heat Summer League championship game?
The 2024 Summer League championship game is scheduled for Monday, July 22. It will be held at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tip-off will be at 8 p.m. ET, and the game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
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