Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson Summer League showdown gave fans show they wanted

The Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson Summer League showdown highlighted the appeal of a highly touted draft class at Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center. Fans packed the arena for the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson and watched a game that was not always efficient, with both shooting poorly overall at 13-of-36 combined. Dybantsa led all scorers with 27 points, including standout rim finishes, while going 0-for-5 from three. A key differentiator was his passing, as he handled the ball and initiated offense for stretches. Peterson struggled, committing eight turnovers, but recovered after a slow start. Washington beat 92-88, and Peterson said the pressure was expected and would help growth, while Sacramento’s Ace Bailey sat out with a calf strain.