Grizzlies fall to Clippers despite Lofton’s 18 points

Samaria Terry

2 years ago

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 6: Kenneth Lofton Jr. #6 of the Memphis Grizzlies boxes out during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2022 Salt Lake City Summer League on July 6, 2022 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (WREG) — Despite a game high 18-point performance from Kenny Lofton Jr., the Grizzlies would fall 94-76 to the Clippers in game one of Vegas Summer League.

The Grizzlies would start Ziaire Williams, Jake LaRavia, Santi Aldama, Xavier Tillman Sr., and Kennedy Chandler Saturday night. Only Williams would score over six points, with 10. Aldama led the game with 8 rebounds.

The Grizzlies struggled from 3-point range, shooting 26.3 percent. LaRavia shot 2-4 from 3, finishing with 6 points, 2 assists, and 2 steals.

Memphis takes on Minnesota Sunday night at 8 p.m.