Blazers vs. Grizzlies! The Portland Trail Blazers beat Memphis 97–92 in the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League semifinals on July 16, setting up a championship game rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers.
It was an ugly game at times, but the Blazers found a way to get it done! Check out my full game highlights below.
Goodwin and Swanigan help Portland advance
Archie Goodwin led the Blazers with 22 points, making 14 of his 16 free throws. Caleb Swanigan put together a big double-double with 21 points and double-digit rebounds. Portland needed those contributions in a close game against Memphis.
The teams went back and forth, but the Blazers took control in the fourth quarter and held on for the win. That made it six straight victories for Portland in Las Vegas. One more to go!
A rematch with the Lakers
The win sent Portland back to the Summer League championship game against the Lakers, who had beaten the Blazers in the 2017 final. This time, Portland came out on top, winning 91–73 to finish its 2018 Summer League run undefeated.
Want to see how it ended? Watch my Blazers vs. Lakers Summer League championship highlights.