The trophy is coming home to South Beach!
Thanks to an extended floater from the guard. Pelle LarsonThe Miami Heat 120-118 They defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to win the NBA Summer League championship.
In the summer league, the first team to score seven points in overtime wins, and the Heat went 7-5 on that pace. (RELATED: Russell Westbrook signs with Nuggets after sign-and-trade with Clippers, buyout from Jazz: Report)
Miami was led by shooting guard Josh Christopher Christopher scored 24 points, six of which were 3-pointers. He averaged 19.3 points and led the Heat to an undefeated 6-0 record, and was named Summer League MVP. Centers added 20 points each. Kelel Ware guard Alondes WilliamsForward Cole Swider He finished with 19 points, while Larson added 16.
it is beginning This is the Miami Heat's first ever Summer League championship.
🏆NBA2K25 Summer League Champions🏆@MiamiHeat | #NBA2KSummerLeague pic.twitter.com/mA252q9lKi
— NBA Summer League (@NBASummerLeague) July 23, 2024
Pelle Larsson brings victory to Miami 🏆 #NBA2KSummerLeague champion! pic.twitter.com/D348O0vjPh
— NBA (@NBA) July 23, 2024
Josh Christopher makes a three-point shot from deep 🎯
He scored 18 points. #NBA2KSummerLeague The championship game will be broadcast on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/KmhjGBI8Ad
— NBA (@NBA) July 23, 2024
Two great possessions by Scottie Pippen Jr., first with some great rim pressure for the and-one, then a great defensive possession by GG Jackson, who rewarded him for running up the floor with a great pass in transition. pic.twitter.com/YOkjzbi4p5
— Hot Hand Theory (@HotHandTheory) July 23, 2024
We may not be bringing another parade to South Florida, but we will be winning a trophy! Go for it, Heat!