Memphis barely edged out Chicago 97-96 in what felt like the game of the Las Vegas Summer League, thanks to a certified nuclear showing from the Bulls' Caleb Wilson and a seriously impressive game from the Grizzlies' Cameron Boozer. This wasn't just some random summer matchup, man. These dudes brought it, and we got some serious early season observations from this marquee battle.
Caleb Wilson's Three-Point Explosion Blew Minds
Okay, so get this: Caleb Wilson, a guy who has *never* been known for his outside shooting, absolutely went off from deep against Memphis. We're talking 7-11 from beyond the arc! Seven! A bunch of those triples weren't even easy looks either; they came off the dribble, from way out, or over contests. That marksmanship fueled an insane 35-point explosion in his NBA debut. Think about this for a second: he hit 7 of his 27 three-point attempts in his *entire* shortened season at North Carolina. And across his final college, high school, and AAU seasons, he was 2-20 on off-dribble threes. His 11 three-point attempts shattered his all-time career high, which was in an EYBL game back in April 2024 where he went 1-8. Seriously, nobody expected this kind of boosted three-point volume from him in Vegas, especially not compared to his college numbers. But volume like that, even in a small sample, translates, and Wilson delivered huge.Cameron Boozer's All-Around Game Is No Joke
Unlike Wilson's shocker, Cameron Boozer's steady impact against the Bulls wasn't really a surprise. This dude posted a super tidy stat line of 23 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block, all on an absurd 81 percent true shooting. He was toggling between the wing and the interior all game long, flexing his perimeter skill while also throwing down a bruising presence in the paint. Boozer's scoring versatility rivals any prospect in his class, influencing the offense through so many different avenues. He hit an off-dribble three, got deep seals by the rim, and was making plays on the move. His defense held up for most of the game, too; he even picked Wilson's pocket for a dunk on the other end. While his interior defensive chops can be a bit shaky, his quick hands and sharp awareness really popped when he was defending on the wing in rotation. Plus, he's already cooking up some strong chemistry with Cedric Coward. We saw a Boozer deep seal off a far Coward entry pass, and then Boozer lofting a ball over the top to Coward's gigantic catch radius. These two core Memphis pieces are already clicking. Look, this Vegas debut might not be his *best* performance ever, but a mediocre Boozer game still rivals many teenagers' *best* games. That's a scary thought for the rest of the league. Man, what a battle! You gotta wonder what Wilson does next to follow up that kind of shooting display, and can Boozer keep that all-around game cooking? Summer League is just getting started, but these two already put on a show for the rest of the league to take notice. Can't wait to see more of these guys battle it out.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.