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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:06 AM

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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By the Numbers

•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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What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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