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Pistons Vs. Knicks: Summer League Continues

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 9: Chaz Lanier #20 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League on July 9, 2026 at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David Becker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images

Apologies for a belated game thread to discuss the Detroit Pistons vs. the New York Knicks in game three of Summer League action. I think we can safely say where things are landing for the Pistons after watching them for two games (where they have gone 1-1). The roster is a bit of a mess with only a few impactful players and a host of bigs and wings who struggle to do much with the ball in their hands.

But there are a few standouts to keep an eye on. Ebuka Okorie has shown some great things in both games, though he struggled more in Game 2 than in Game 1. It’ll be nice to see him continuing to attack and figuring out how to use that ability to get by defenders to his advantage as a scorer, foul-drawer, and distributor. Second-year player Chaz Lanier decided he needed to start hitting shots starting in Game 2, and he’s barely missed since. He is 3-of-3 from deep as I type this. Isaac Jones is doing Some Stuff. Brice Williams is hitting Some Shots. Everyone else, well, it’s pretty meh, to be honest.

Game Vitals

When: 4 p.m. ET
Where: The Pavilion, Las Vegas, Nevada
Watch: Prime Video