Grizzlies Hold On for a Hard-Fought 81-75 Victory Over La Family

In a gripping encounter of the Summer League 2026, the Grizzlies edged past La Family with an 81-75 win at Cuba Hunter. Both teams battled fiercely through all four quarters, but it was the Grizzlies who managed to sustain their early advantage and close out the game despite La Family's late surge.

The Grizzlies exploded out of the gate, putting up 20 points in the first period to La Family’s 8, establishing crucial momentum. Although the second and third quarters saw much more balanced scoring — 23-22 and 25-25 respectively — La Family's challenge fell short as the final quarter was dominated by the Grizzlies’ defense, limiting their opponents to just 13 points while scoring 20 themselves.

The stand-out performer of the game was undoubtedly Luis Cabrera, whose flawless efficiency was instrumental in the Grizzlies' triumph. Cabrera scored a game-high 27 points, shooting an impressive 64.7% from the field, converting 11 of 17 attempts including 15 two-point shots made at a 73.3% clip. His perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line underlined his clinical finishing. Beyond scoring, Luis Cabrera contributed 7 rebounds and 3 assists, playing 34 minutes and registering a team-leading efficiency rating of 29.

Supporting Luis Cabrera was Bebosky Torres, who provided an essential boost with 19 points on 61.5% shooting, including a strong presence on the glass with 8 rebounds (5 offensive). Royce Morris III also made a notable offensive impact, chipping in 17 points with a potent three-point display, hitting 5 of 11 beyond the arc. Their combined efforts helped sustain the early lead and countered La Family’s late-game attempts to close the gap.

For La Family, James Sheriff was the lead scorer with 20 points, showcasing versatility by hitting both two- and three-point shots and dishing out 5 assists. Elijah Smith added 18 points and registered a double-double with 11 rebounds, evidencing his strong all-around game. Meanwhile, Joshua Silva contributed efficiently with 14 points on 85.7% shooting.

Despite a spirited performance, La Family struggled to overcome the deficit created early in the game. Their highest scoring period was the third quarter, where they matched the Grizzlies point-for-point but could not recapture the momentum from the opening period. The fourth quarter exposed some cracks in their defense as the Grizzlies picked them apart and ultimately sealed the game.

The game highlighted the importance of a fast start and sustained pressure, with the Grizzlies’ ability to establish a lead and tighten defensively in the final frames proving decisive. Luis Cabrera’s outstanding individual display was a fitting centerpiece to a team effort that secured an important victory in Round 12 of the Summer League.

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