Pistons lose to 76ers in summer league opener despite Okorie's strong debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Detroit Pistons fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 101-91, in their Summer League opener on July 9 in Las Vegas. Isaac Jones led the Pistons with 22 points, while rookie Ebuka Okorie contributed 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including two three-pointers. The game saw the Pistons tie it at 85 late in the fourth quarter before the 76ers secured the win with timely scoring. The Pistons will continue their Summer League schedule with additional games ahead.
- •Pistons take first loss of summer league against 76ers.
- •Isaac Jones scores 22 points for Detroit.
- •Ebuka Okorie shines with 20 points in his debut.
- •Game tied at 85 before 76ers pull ahead late.
- •Next game on schedule for Pistons as summer league continues.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Ebuka Okorie has solid debut in Pistons' summer league opener
"The Detroit Pistons battled back, but still fell short during their Summer League opening loss to the 76ers on Thursday.
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