The Orlando Summer League is a chance for the NBA's top young players to prove themselves in a competitive environment, and a few men did just that with strong showings on Tuesday.
While fans always like to see their teams win, the scores do not matter much at this time of the year. Even coaches are more concerned with the development of their best prospects, while fringe players work to earn a spot on the team going forward.
This creates an interesting environment, with almost everyone on the court playing their hardest to prove themselves no matter what the scoreboard reads.
Here is a breakdown of the scores and recaps from Day 4 in Orlando.
Day 4 Recap
Grizzlies 80, Magic 73
The Grizzlies used a balanced effort to knock off the Summer League hosts with an 80-73 win in the opening game of the day.
Kalin Lucas was the game's highest scorer with 14 points, but the true star was Jarnell Stokes. The second-round pick finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, his second double-double in three games.
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Orlando Summer League 2014: Day 4 Scores, Stats and Highlights
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