Peterson and Boozer trade highlight plays as Jazz beat Grizzlies in Summer League matchup

The Utah Jazz opened their latest NBA Summer League storyline with a head-to-head showdown featuring the 2026 Draft’s No. 2 and No. 3 picks, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer. The game, staged in Salt Lake City, was designed for early evaluation, but it quickly turned into a prospect showcase with both first-year standouts producing stretches that made the matchup feel like more than exhibition basketball.

Peterson, selected second overall out of Kansas, set the tone for Utah in his Summer League debut by finishing with a double-double and pacing the Jazz’ offense. According to reporting from the USA Today network, Peterson scored 25 points, added 12 assists, and recorded two steals, doing so on an efficient 53% shooting line. He also showed outside touch, converting 3 of 9 attempts from three-point range, as the Jazz built momentum through ball movement and shot creation.

Boozer, the third pick out of Duke now suiting up for the Memphis Grizzlies, answered with his own offensive burst and a profile that appears tailor-made for summer-level spacing and transition. USA Today reported that Boozer scored 18 points, including a emphatic dunk, and went 6 for 9 from the field. He was especially effective from deep, knocking down 4 of 5 three-point attempts, and he contributed as a rebounder as well by pulling down seven boards.

The shared history behind the name “Boozer” added an extra layer to the viewing experience. Coverage highlighted that Cameron Boozer is the son of former NBA veteran Carlos Boozer, who spent time with Utah during his career. The younger Boozer was described in the same reporting as moving and distributing the ball with the kind of instincts usually associated with a longer runway, including four assists in the matchup.

Still, the result tilted toward Utah in the end. USA Today reported that the Jazz defeated Memphis 109-100, using timely shooting and the playmaking Peterson provided to keep Memphis’ scoring surges from fully turning the game. In a Summer League setting, box scores matter, but the broader takeaway is that Utah’s top pick looked comfortable distributing as well as scoring, while Memphis’ top selection showed he can make jumpers and finish with authority.

For fans and team development staffs, the immediate “next step” is how these two prospects respond in their subsequent appearances. One game does not define a rookie, especially in a league where rosters shift and coaching staffs prioritize different skills, yet Peterson’s combined creation and passing and Boozer’s ability to play in space are both traits that tend to travel quickly to the regular season. The question for the next Summer League meetings is whether each player can sustain their impact when the defenses get more structured and when teammates’ lineups change more frequently.