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Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons

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14-51, 7-25 Away
Final
129 - 125

37-30, 18-15 Home

Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125

Kyshawn George drains 3-point shot vs. Detroit Pistons

Justin Champagnie had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, while Kyshawn George scored all of his nine points in the fourth quarter, making three 3-pointers after going 0 for 4 through three quarters.

Cade Cunningham had 38 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, who had won two straight. Jalen Duren added 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Duren's follow shot gave the Pistons a 125-124 lead with 1:03 left. Sarr dunked at the other end to put Washington up 126-125, then blocked Cunningham's dunk attempt.

Tim Hardaway Jr. missed a tying 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds left and Marcus Smart clinched the game from the line.

Takeaways Wizards: The Wizards lost 123-103 to the Pistons on Tuesday, but were much sharper after a day off in Detroit.

Pistons: SG Jaden Ivey gave an update on his recovery from a fractured tibia sustained on Jan. 1 against the Orlando Magic. He is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but hopes to return in time for his first trip to the NBA playoffs.

Key stat The Wizards shot 61% (11 for 18) from the floor in the fourth quarter, including 5 for 10 on 3-pointers. Detroit made 35% (7 of 20) of its fourth-quarter shots, missing all eight 3-pointers.

Key moment The Wizards trailed late in the second quarter, but responded with a 27-10 run that gave them a 75-62 lead after the first minute of the third.

Up next Both teams return to action on Saturday. Washington continues its road trip in Denver while the Pistons host Oklahoma City.

Regular Season Series

DET wins series 2-1

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 129 - 125
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 129 - 125
4th 1.1 Marcus Smart defensive rebound 129 - 125
4th 4.1 Tim Hardaway Jr. misses 32-foot three point jumper 129 - 125
4th 5.1 Pistons Full timeout 129 - 125

Statistics

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43-90 FG 39-85
48 Field Goal % 46
20-45 3PT 10-30
44 Three Point % 33
23-27 FT 37-43
85 Free Throw % 86
47 Rebounds 41
10 Offensive Rebounds 9
37 Defensive Rebounds 32
30 Assists 23
10 Steals 8
5 Blocks 6
15 Turnovers 12
1 Team Turnovers 0
16 Total Turnovers 12
1 Technical Fouls 0
1 Total Technical Fouls 0
0 Flagrant Fouls 1
25 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 16
21 Fast Break Points 29
36 Points in Paint 56
29 Fouls 23
13 Largest Lead 8
Detroit Pistons Detroit Pistons Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Isaiah Joe, G Out Nov 9
Jalen Duren, C Out Nov 8
Washington Wizards Washington Wizards Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Tristan Vukcevic, F Out Nov 8
Reece Beekman, G Out Nov 2
Justin Champagnie, F Out Oct 28
Jamir Watkins, G Out Jul 30

Game Information

Little Caesars Arena

Location: Detroit, MI
Attendance: 20,062 · Capacity:

2026-27 Southeast Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta 7 5 .583 - L1
Miami 5 6 .455 1.5 W2
Charlotte 4 7 .364 2.5 W1
Washington 4 7 .364 2.5 L4
Orlando 3 7 .300 3 W1

2026-27 Central Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Detroit - 3 W1 0.7 7
Cleveland 2.5 6 L2 0.45454547 5
Indiana 4.5 8 L2 0.27272728 3
Chicago 5.5 8 L7 0.11111111 1
Milwaukee 6.5 10 L7 0.09090909 1
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