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The NBA Summer League's Wednesday schedule has eight exciting games to watch!

It'll be a defensive battle when the LA Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies tip off a full day of games. The Toronto Raptors aim to find some semblance of rhythm on offense against the paint-dominant Detroit Pistons. And closing the night is a classic NBA rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics!

LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies

When: 3:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Memphis Grizzlies to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook

LAC Key Players: Xavier Moon, Matt Morgan, Moussa Diabate

MEM Key Players: Kenny Lofton Jr., David Roffy, Jake LaRavia

Two defense-first teams face off on Wednesday night when the Clippers and Grizzlies tip-off. The Clippers are coming off of a ten-point win where they held their opponents to just 70 points on 37.3% shooting. The Grizzlies were blown out by 23 points in their last game, failing to overcome the size of their opposition at the rim.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Atlanta Hawks

When: 4:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN 2

Minnesota Timberwolves to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook

MIN Key Players: Brandon Williams, Josh Minott, Leonard Miller

ATL Key Players: Bradey Manek, Kobe Bufkin, Tyrese Martin

The Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves hope to climb above .500 when they face off on Wednesday night. The Timberwolves are coming from a poor defensive performance and won't get any relief against the Hawks. Atlanta is coming off an impressive win last time out, shooting 48.1% from the field and hitting 15 threes in a win over the Nuggets.

Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks

When: 5:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Dallas Mavericks to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook

GSW Key Players: Lester Quinones, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos

DAL Key Players: Jaden Hardy, A.J. Lawson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Lacking on the offensive end, the Golden State Warriors aim for their first win against the defensively struggling Dallas Mavericks. Golden State hit 12 threes in their last game, but they were poor overall, going 24 of 70 from the field in their previous game. The Mavericks dominated the glass in their earlier match, 48 to 30, which led to victory despite allowing 50.0% shooting.

Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons

When: 6:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN 2

Detroit Pistons to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook

TOR Key Players: Gradey Dick, Marquis Nowell, Ron Harper Jr.

DET Key Players: Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson

Two teams that have struggled to keep up offensively, the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons, face off. Still winless, the Raptors' offense shot 34.6% from the field and 16.1% from three in a 23-point loss last time. The Pistons also lost by double-digits, allowing 52.4% shooting despite having some capable big men.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

When: 7:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Indiana Pacers to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook

OKC Key Players: Ousmane Dieng, K.J. Williams, Caleb McConnell

IND Key Players: Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker

The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to get back on track against the Indiana Pacers, with Holmgren unlikely to play for a consecutive game. The Thunder struggled without their key rim protector in their last match, losing by 13 while allowing 52.9% shooting from the field. The Pacers have benefitted from the leadership of Andrew Nembhard, who produced 21 points, seven assists, and three steals in a 13-point win over the Magic last time out.

New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic

When: 8:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN

New York Knicks to Win @ Caesars Sportsbook

NYK Key Players: Jylen Martin, Charlie Brown Jr., Isaiah Roby

ORL Key Players: Kevon Harris, Anthony Black, Jett Howard

When the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic face-off, one of these winless teams will earn their first tournament victory. Orlando's two-way play has been abysmal, losing by 23 in their last game while getting outworked on the glass 47 to 36. The Knicks are in a similar situation, shooting just 37.3% from the field in their previous game while allowing 44.4% efficiency in an 18-point loss last time out.

Denver Nuggets vs Utah Jazz

When: 9:30 PM EST

How to Watch: NBA TV

Utah Jazz to Win @ DraftKings Sportsbook

DEN Key Players: Peyton Watson, Jalen Pickett, Collin Gillespie

UTA Key Players: Keyonte George, Ochai Agbaji, Johnny Juzang

The Utah Jazz are looking confident after a solid win in their last outing, while the Denver Nuggets are still aiming to get their first win of the tournament. In their previous game, Utah was on fire from three-point range, hitting 16 threes en route to a 12-point victory. Unfortunately for the Nuggets, their poor perimeter defense led to 15 threes in their five-point loss.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics

When: 10:00 PM EST

How to Watch: ESPN

Los Angeles Lakers to Win @ FanDuel Sportsbook

LAL Key Players: Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Colin Castleton

BOS Key Players: Justin Champagnie, J.D. Davidson, Jay Scrubb

It may be the Summer League, but the Lakers and Celtics will continue their historic rivalry. The Boston Celtics hope to improve after committing 23 turnovers in their last game. At the same time, the Lakers' pace of play and offensive depth has helped them remain undefeated.

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