The Dallas Mavericks fell to the Phoenix Suns in the opening game of Summer League, 92-85. Ellie Okobo poured in 21 off the bench for the Suns while Jalen Jones led Dallas with 16 point and 11 rebounds. Rookie DeAndre Ayton also chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds for the Suns in the win. For Dallas, Dennis Smith Jr. scored 14 points and Jalen Brunson scored 6 in his debut.
The Mavericks started the game with a pair of threes from Jalen Jones and Dennis Smith Jr.