AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson face off for the first time as rookies in the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League, in a game billed as a matchup between the top two selections in the 2026 NBA Draft. Multiple outlets report that Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, scores 27 points in the contest and delivers several standout plays, including an emphatic dunk noted by The Athletic. Peterson, the No. 2 pick, responds with 24 points as both players draw attention early in their NBA careers. Yahoo Sports’ coverage frames the matchup as a marquee rookie showdown and describes it as both competitive and entertaining, with reporting focusing on individual performances and the early indications of a developing rivalry between the two teammates-turned-opponents. Across the accounts, Dybantsa is credited with taking the upper hand on the scoreboard, while Peterson keeps pace with strong scoring. The game is presented as a first benchmark for both rookies as they begin their Summer League schedules.