Heat win Summer League with victory over Grizzlies
The Miami Heat won the 2024 Las Vegas Summer League title after a 120-118 overtime win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Pelle Larsson, the Heat's second-round selection out of Arizona, scored the game-winning runner in overtime.
PELLE LARSSON WINS IT FOR MIAMI :trophy: #NBA2KSummerLeague CHAMPS! pic.twitter.com/D348O0vjPh
— NBA (@NBA) July 23, 2024
Former Arizona State star Josh Christopher was awarded Championship Game MVP after scoring a team-high 24 points for the Heat.
It's the first time the Heat organization has won the Las Vegas Summer League.
Memphis was led by Scotty Pippen Jr., who was on a two-way deal with the club last season. The former Vanderbilt star scored 17 in the first half and finished the contest with 29 points. The son of Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen was coming off a triple-double performance on Sunday - only the sixth in Summer League history.
Memphis' ninth overall pick Zach Edey missed his second straight game after turning his ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.
Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson was named Summer League MVP before the game. Wilson averaged 21.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and one assist while shooting 47.3% from the field and 55% from three in his five Summer League contests.
The league also announced the All-Summer League first and second teams on Monday.
All-Summer League first team
| Player | Position | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG Jackson | F | Grizzlies | 19 |
| Jordan Miller | F | Clippers | 24 |
| Scotty Pippen Jr. | G | Grizzlies | 23 |
| Reed Sheppard | G | Rockets | 20 |
| Kel'el Ware | C | Heat | 20 |
All-Summer League second team
| Player | Position | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bub Carrington | G | Wizards | 19 |
| Donovan Clingan | C | Trail Blazers | 20 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. | F | Heat | 23 |
| Jarace Walker | F | Pacers | 20 |
| Jalen Wilson | F | Nets | 23 |