Overview
- Memphis beat Houston 101-90 in a semifinal on Saturday with Cedric Coward scoring 28 points and rookie Cameron Boozer posting a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double.
- Golden State edged the Los Angeles Lakers 92-88 in the other semifinal on Saturday as No. 11 pick Yaxel Lendeborg scored 15 points and sank two late free throws to seal the win.
- The Lakers’ run ended with second-year forward Adou Thiero producing an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double that boosted his standing despite the loss.
- Other late breakout showings that will influence front-office decisions included Brayden Burries’ game-winning layup for Milwaukee and Keaton Wagler’s 26-point overtime outburst for the Clippers.
- League-wide context matters: teams managed minutes, rested some top prospects, and Summer League performances are a limited sample that will inform but not guarantee regular-season roles.