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AJ Dybantsa Shines in Summer League Debut, Matches Blake Griffin's Scoring Record

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First reported by N12 · Jul 10, 2026

What happened

AJ Dybantsa, the first overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, scored 27 points to lead Washington to a 92-88 Summer League win over Utah, matching Blake Griffin's debut scoring record. He faced second pick Darin Peterson, who scored 24 points but struggled with turnovers and fouls. Their matchup excited fans and hinted at a future NBA rivalry.

01AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points in his Summer League debut, tying Blake Griffin's record.
02Dybantsa led Washington to a 92-88 win over Utah on July 9-10, 2026.
03Second pick Darin Peterson scored 24 points but had eight turnovers and nine fouls.
04Dybantsa had seven rebounds and scored 19 points in the first half.
05Fans and analysts praised the talent and potential rivalry between Dybantsa and Peterson.
06Both players are expected to be standout rookies in the 2026-27 NBA season.

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