Top two 2026 NBA draft picks face off in Las Vegas summer league

The Washington Wizards' first overall pick scored a game-high 27 points in 26 minutes while the Utah Jazz's second overall pick scored a team-high 24 points in a Las Vegas summer league game Thursday. The first pick handled the ball for long stretches and reached the free-throw line eight times.

He finished 7-for-18 from the field, including several contested midrange shots, and left the game late with what appeared to be leg cramps.

defense The second pick started slowly against traps and double teams but finished with several floaters and runners. He committed a game-high eight turnovers. The second pick also altered multiple shots on defense and scored on an uncontested dunk after a turnover.

The first pick's team won the game. The first pick produced a highlight-reel dunk over four defenders in the first quarter after regaining control of the ball in midair.