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Ebuka Okorie shines with 27 points in Pistons' Summer League loss

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Ebuka Okorie shines with 27 points in Pistons' Summer League loss
Summary

Ebuka Okorie scored a Summer League career-high 27 points in the Detroit Pistons' final exhibition against the Miami Heat on July 17. Despite leading by 15 points at one stage and holding a narrow lead in the fourth quarter, the Pistons ultimately fell 101-87, finishing their Summer League slate with a 1-4 record. Okorie's strong second quarter contributed significantly to the Pistons' brief success, as he scored or assisted 18 points during that period. However, a late 15-0 run by the Heat sealed the Pistons' defeat and ended their Summer League campaign on a disappointing note.

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  • •Pistons led by 15 points in the third quarter.
  • •Okorie scored 13 points in the final minutes of the second quarter.
  • •Chaz Lanier added 11 points and four assists for the Pistons.
  • •Detroit's Brice Williams was ejected late in the game.
  • •The Pistons have not won consecutive Summer League games since 2023.
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  • 3:06 AMYahoo Sports — Ebuka Okorie erupts despite Detroit Pistons Summer League collapse
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Detroit Pistons score: Ebuka Okorie set a personal Summer League high with 27 points but the Pistons couldn't hold a 15-point lead in the 3rd quarter.

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