Pistons rally from 19 down to edge Suns in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-107 in their preseason opener on October 5 at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons overcame a 19-point deficit, fueled by a 35-10 scoring run in the second half. Ausar Thompson and Ebuka Okorie were key contributors, with Okorie hitting the winning layup with 5.8 seconds left. Paul Reed started at center, while Jalen Duren did not play as the team works him back after his contract negotiations. The Pistons look to build on this performance as they prepare for the regular season.
- •Pistons scored 34 points in the third quarter to rally.
- •Ebuka Okorie hit the game-winning layup and contributed defensively.
- •Ron Holland led scoring for the Pistons with 14 points.
- •Pistons shot 54.3% in the second half, improving from 37.2% in the first.
- •Jalen Duren was a healthy scratch and watched from the bench.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ausar Thompson, Ebuka Okorie show fire in Pistons preseason opener
"Detroit Pistons preseason score: Ausar Thompson scored a solid jumper and led an epic third-quarter comeback for a preseason opener win over the Suns.
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