It appears that the Memphis Grizzlies will only be able to take home a consolation award from their time in Las Vegas if they participate in the NBA Summer League.
On July 17th, at Thomas & Mack Center, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 92–88. Despite falling behind by 14 points in the third quarter, the Grizzlies battled back to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, creating an exciting finish.
Late in the fourth quarter, Memphis rookie Jahmai Mashack of Tennessee seemed to sprain his ankle when falling from a dunk. Following the game, his whereabouts remained unknown.
The Grizzlies are now 1-3 in summer league games in Las Vegas and drop to the consolation round for likely one final game.
Grizzlies without Jaylen Wells, new lineup
Jaylen Wells did not play against the Hawks and will be shut down for the remainder of summer league, according to a Grizzlies spokesperson. He had a dominant presence during summer league, playing two games in Salt Lake City and three in Las Vegas.
The Grizzlies also changed the lineup. Mashack and rookie Javon Small started along with Cam Spencer, GG Jackson and Will Magnay.
Javon Small back in action
Second-round draft pick Javon Small was back in the starting lineup after missing the last three summer league games. He had a strong performance with team-high 11 points at halftime. Small finished with a team-high 17 points, five assists and five rebounds.
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