Pistons rally in second half for preseason win over Suns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:52 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

The Detroit Pistons came back to secure a 109-107 victory against the Phoenix Suns in their preseason opener on October 5 at Little Caesars Arena. After trailing by 18 points at halftime, the Pistons improved in the second half, outscoring the Suns 34-16 in the third quarter. Rookie guard Ebuka Okorie scored the game-winning layup in the final seconds. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressed that the primary focus of the preseason is to establish the team's identity, as they prepare for the regular season. Jalen Duren did not play, while Cade Cunningham contributed 10 points before halftime.
- •Pistons trailed 68-50 at halftime
- •Ebuka Okorie made the game-winning layup
- •Jalen Duren did not play in the game
- •Pistons outscored Suns 34-16 in the third quarter
- •Cade Cunningham finished with 10 points in 16 minutes
- 1:52 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons overcome sluggish first half in preseason win over the Suns
"It took the Pistons some time, but after a subpar first half they secured a 109-107 preseason win over the Suns.
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