The Sin City Celtics have their first win in as many games played in Las Vegas Summer League action, thanks in no small part to strong, efficient play from third year forward Jordan Walsh (17 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists). Also of note in the Summer Celtics’ 92-78 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday (July 11) afternoon was the 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks of late addition Charles Bassey off the bench, and 12 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks in Boston rookie forward Hugo Gonzalez, who likely won some skeptics over despite his 4-of-12 shooting night from the field overall.
Fan favorite forward Kenny Lofton Jr. (11 points, 9 rebounds, 1 block), new Celtics two way big man Amari Williams (9 points, 3 rebounds, 2 blocks), and former (and perhaps future?) Boston two way forward Miles Norris (8 points, 5 boards, 1 block) also stood out in the win, which has the Celtics 1-0 so far in summer league play.
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Second year wing Baylor Scheierman had a bit of a rough night, going 2-of-14 overall to log 8 points and 4 assists, but one shouldn’t read too much into a single game for any player in Vegas — whether the play is good or bad.
Boston next faces the Sin City New York Knicks on Sunday, July 13 at 5:30 pm ET.
This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Walsh stands out in Celtics 92-78 win vs. Griz in Las Vegas Summer League