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Pistons vs. Suns final score: Detroit bench dominates second half to steal one from Suns

Detroit’s bench turned a sluggish start into a one‑point preseason upset over the Suns, spotlighting rookie Ebuka Okorie’s clutch shot.

By · Published October 6, 2026  12:44 UTC · Updated October 6, 2026  12:44 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Detroit’s bench turned a sluggish start into a one‑point preseason upset over the Suns, spotlighting rookie Ebuka Okorie’s clutch shot.
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In a preseason showdown that defied expectations, Detroit’s bench erupted in the second half to edge the Phoenix Suns by a single point. After a sluggish start, Jalen Duren ignited the Pistons’ offense, while rookie Ebuka Okorie delivered a game‑winning shot that sealed the margin.

Ausar Thompson also displayed energy, contributing to the late surge that flipped the contest. The victory leaves the Pistons with a preseason win over the Suns, as reported by The Detroit News and freep.com.

Both outlets noted the bench’s dominance after the halftime lull and highlighted the fire shown by Thompson and Okorie. The narrow triumph positions Detroit positively heading into the rest of the preseason schedule.

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What was the final outcome of the game?

Detroit edged Phoenix by one point in the preseason matchup.

Who made the decisive basket?

Rookie Ebuka Okorie delivered the game‑winning shot.

Which players were highlighted for their performance?

Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson and Ebuka Okorie were noted for their impact.

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