Looks like the best the Memphis Grizzlies can claim in the NBA Summer League will be a consolation prize for their work in Las Vegas.
The Grizzlies lost 92-88 to the Atlanta Hawks on July 17 at Thomas and Mack Center.
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The Grizzlies rallied back from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter to tie the game late in the fourth quarter and make it interesting.
Memphis rookie Jahmai Mashack from Tennessee appeared to have injured his ankle coming down from a dunk late in the fourth quarter. There was no word about his status after the game.
The Grizzlies are now 1-3 in summer league games in Las Vegas and drop to the consolation round for likely one final game.
Here are three takeaways from the Grizzlies’ loss against the Hawks.
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.
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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.
Cam Spencer, GG Jackson stats
Spencer had 16 points, two assists and four rebounds in 28 minutes. He shot 6-of-17 from the field.
Jackson added 13 points and four rebounds.
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What’s next
The Grizzlies have one more game left in Las Vegas. They will play an undetermined opponent in a consolation game on either July 18 or 20.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Grizzlies: Three takeaways from Memphis’ summer league loss vs Hawks