Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz drop first summer league game against Wizards
Jul 9, 2026, 9:59 PM
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 09: Darryn Peterson #22 of the Utah Jazz drives between Will Riley (L) #27 and Felix Okpara #34 of the Washington Wizards in the first half of a 2026 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2026 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS — The Thomas & Mack Center was packed to the brim on Thursday evening as the top two picks in the 2026 NBA draft prepared to face off to open the Vegas Summer League.
Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa each had their moments, but the Washington Wizards came out on top, 92-88.
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Peterson finished with 24 points, three rebounds, three assists, and eight turnovers on 33 percent shooting. Dybantsa posted 27 points and seven rebounds on 39 percent shooting.
Wizards Vs. Jazz Vegas Summer League Recap
Early Struggles
Both Peterson and the Jazz as a whole struggled early. Peterson opened the game shooting 1/5, and Utah went down 27-18 after one.
Dybantsa started a bit better, pouring in 11 points and throwing down a highlight two-hand dunk.
Without Ace Bailey, who remained sidelined with back spasms, the Jazz faced an uphill battle that was not aided by the first-half shooting struggles.
At halftime, the Jazz trailed by 17, and Peterson had 11 points and two assists.
Jamir Watkins has been DRAPED over Darryn Peterson the entire first half.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) July 10, 2026
Comeback After The Break
The third quarter brought energy and effort that was missing for the Jazz in the first half.
Peterson and Cody Williams combined for 13 of the team’s 25 points in the quarter. More importantly, Utah held Washington to 43 percent from the floor, zero percent from three, and five turnovers in the third.
As a result, the Washington lead was cut down to eight points heading into the fourth.
Chippy Fourth Quarter
As the Jazz continued to slowly claw away at the Washington lead, tensions rose late.
Dybantsa and Peterson got tied up late, and less than a minute later, Peterson was called for an offensive foul that (unsuccessfully) was reviewed for elevation to a flagrant.
The fourth quarter, even most of the game, was never able to get into a flow as an eye-popping 60 fouls constantly paused the action.
