Ziaire Williams leads Memphis Grizzlies with 19 points in Summer League win over Utah Jazz
SALT LAKE CITY — The Memphis Grizzlies played their third and final Summer League game in Utah on Thursday night with a different look.
Jake LaRavia, Ziaire Williams, Santi Aldama, Xavier Tillman Sr., Kennedy Chandler and David Roddy returned after missing Wednesday's game, but Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Vince Williams rested.
The starter's didn't look as flawless as Tuesday, but the result was the same, as the Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 95-84 at Vivint Arena.
Six Grizzlies scored in double figures. Memphis trailed by 12 at the half before a 30-18 run in the third quarter.
The Grizzlies will now travel to Las Vegas, where it will finish Summer League play.
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Here are some observations from Thursday's game:
More experience for the Ziaire Williams on the ball
Ziaire Williams had eight assists in his Summer League debut. The Grizzlies increased his on the ball reps in his second game, and the results weren't as good. Williams didn't look comfortable dribbling in tight spaces and often called for screens instead of drawing separation with his handle.
When Williams called for screens, it made the Grizzlies' offense more predictable. Memphis struggled as a team with ball movement. Williams played off the ball more in the second half and looked better in pick-and-roll. He finished with a team-high 19 points, but his assists dropped to two. The increased reps on the ball have showcased his shot-creation skills.
Santi Aldama finding his way
Santi Aldama is one of the potential candidates to start while Jaren Jackson Jr. recovers from foot surgery. However, the second-year forward hasn't shown enough to warrant confidence in that role.
Aldama showed his nimbleness and shooting that warranted being a first-round pick, but he had multiple occasions where he didn't finish strong around the rim. He still finished with 14 points and eight rebounds, but his six turnovers and seven personal fouls were team highs.
David Roddy boost
While most of the rookies shined on Tuesday, David Roddy took the backseat with four points and four rebounds.
On Thursday, Roddy had 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting and added five rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench. He played bully ball, rebounded and ran the floor well.
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