2026 NBA Summer League: Sanders scores 26 points as Clippers defeat Wizards 108-94

July 16th - The 2026 NBA Summer League continued, with the Los Angeles Clippers defeating the Washington Wizards 108-94 . After this game, the Clippers' Summer League record improved to 2 wins and 2 losses , while the Wizards also finished the series 2-2 .

Kobe Sanders was instrumental in the Clippers' victory, scoring 26 points on 9-of- 17 shooting , including 3 three-pointers , while also contributing 3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal. As the 50th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft , Sanders led six Clippers players to score in double figures.

The first quarter ended in a 25-25 tie. The Wizards built an 8- point lead in the second quarter, but the Clippers rallied before halftime, taking a 52-51 lead going into halftime. After the break, the Clippers completely controlled the game, going on a 30-19 run to extend their lead to 82-70 . Although the Wizards rallied with an 8-0 run in the final quarter to close the gap, the Clippers relied on consistent performances from Sanders and Shawn Pedulla to ultimately defeat the Wizards 108-94.

Clippers player statistics

Kobe Sanders had 26 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists , and 1 steal; Pedulla had 16 points and 11 assists; Nick Martinelli had 19 points and 5 rebounds; Bubba Miller had 12 points; Fletcher Loyer had 12 points; and Nochard Omir had 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Wizards player data

Seth Trimble had 24 points , 3 rebounds , 2 assists , and 2 steals; Chris Livingston had 20 points and 9 rebounds.

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