Live Sports Bar reported on July 12 that the Celtics faced off against the Grizzlies in the NBA Summer League. The Grizzlies’ former player, Lofton, represented the Celtics.
From the start, both teams were evenly matched, with the score alternating between them. The Grizzlies repeatedly attacked the basket to score points, while the Celtics responded with a variety of offenses from inside and outside. Nolas played a crucial role by leading the team with consecutive shots and penalties, scoring 11-3 to take the lead. Pringer’s three-pointer helped stabilize the game. In the second quarter, the Celtics aggressively attacked, continuing to widen their advantage. Lofton continued to create opportunities for fouls, scoring points. By halftime, the Celtics led the Grizzlies 49-36. In the second half, the Celtics’ shooting percentage decreased, but Wels hit three consecutive three-pointers to narrow the gap. Subsequently, the Grizzlies suddenly lost their rhythm, and the Celtics countered with an 9-0 run to stabilize the situation. In the final quarter, both teams continued to fight, with the Celtics maintaining their firepower. The Grizzlies, however, lacked momentum, and Lofton helped his team complete an 16-5 run, defeating the Grizzlies 92-78.
Celtics: Walsh scored 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Beasley scored 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks; Gonzalez scored 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists; Lofton scored 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists; Williams scored 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Shelman scored 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Nolas scored 8 points, 5 rebounds; Kendal-Brown scored 6 points, 1 rebound, and 3 steals; Israel-Wang scored 2 points, 1 rebound.
Grizzlies: G-Jackson scored 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Spencer scored 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Baco scored 14 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists; Wels scored 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists; Estrada scored 8 points, 1 rebound; Pring scored 5 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists; Parandes scored 3 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Loflin scored 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Taylor-Bowen scored 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Sington scored 4 rebounds; Jerry-Jones scored 2 rebounds, 1 assist.
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