2026 NBA Summer League

2026 Summer League: Dominant defense leads Suns past Pistons

The Phoenix Suns use a dominant defensive effort to beat the Detroit Pistons in Summer League action.

The Suns defeat the Pistons, 100-88, improving to 3-1 at the 2026 NBA Summer League.

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Phoenix Suns logo Suns 100, Detroit Pistons logo Pistons 88:  Box Score | Game Detail 

LAS VEGAS – Dominant defensive efforts in the first and fourth quarters, along with a spirited game-ending run, fueled the Phoenix Suns to a 100-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons in a 2026 NBA Summer League matchup at Thomas and Mack Center on Wednesday afternoon. 

Impressive performances from their two most recent first-round picks played a pivotal role in the Suns’ success. The 2025 No. 10 overall pick, Khaman Maluach, scored a team-high 23 points and added a game-high 15 rebounds, while the 2026 No. 30 overall selection, Koa Peat, contributed 19 points. 

Rasheer Fleming, a 2025 second-round pick, was next with 22 points, eight rebounds and one steal. Javonte Cooke furnished 12 points and five boards.

The game did have a bit of a rollercoaster quality to it, as the Suns saw a 27-13 lead after one quarter whittle down to four by the start of the final period. However, Phoenix nailed down the win with an impressive 11-1 run over the final three minutes to win going away. The Suns held the Pistons to a combined 27 points in the first and fourth quarters while outscoring them in the paint, 52-36.

Brice Williams paced the Pistons with a game-high 24 points, adding six rebounds and four assists. Isaac Jones generated an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double. 

The Pistons return to action Friday against the Miami Heat in a consolation game, while the Suns will meet a to-be-determined opponent on Saturday in a playoff matchup.

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