Suns rally to edge Blazers 81-79 in Summer League opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
The Phoenix Suns overcame a poor first half to claim an 81-79 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10 in their Summer League opener at Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas. The Suns trailed 38-24 at halftime after shooting just 21.1% in the first half. Javonte Cooke led the Suns with 21 points, while Khaman Maluach posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Rookie Koa Peat added 17 points. The Suns will continue Summer League play on July 12 against the New Orleans Pelicans.
- •Suns shot 21.1% in the first half, missing all 13 3-point attempts.
- •Javonte Cooke scored a team-high 21 points.
- •Khaman Maluach recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds.
- •Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on July 12.
- •DJ Steward's last-second shot failed to force overtime.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from Suns comeback Summer League win as Maluach, Peat shine
"Takeaways from Phoenix Suns comeback win July 10 over Portland Trail Blazers in 2026 NBA Summer League action at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas.
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