Kennedy Chandler, Chaz Lanier compete in NBA preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Detroit faced Phoenix in an NBA preseason opener on October 6 at Little Caesars Arena. The match ended with Detroit winning 109-107, with 12,007 fans in attendance. Chaz Lanier contributed five points, three rebounds, and two steals in 14 minutes for the Pistons. Kennedy Chandler scored eight points and added one rebound and one steal in nine minutes for the Suns. Detroit's next game is against Washington on October 8, while Phoenix will play Chicago on October 7.
- •Detroit defeats Phoenix 109-107 in preseason game.
- •Chaz Lanier scores five points for the Pistons.
- •Kennedy Chandler records eight points for the Suns.
- •12,007 fans attended the game in Detroit.
- •Pistons next play Washington on October 8.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kennedy Chandler, Chaz Lanier face each other in NBA preseason opener
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