Cade Cunningham Powers Pistons to Dominant Win Over Wizards
The Detroit Pistons secured a 123-103 victory with a physical performance, led by Cunningham's standout play and dominance in the paint.
- Cade Cunningham posted 27 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, continuing his streak of at least 27 points in five consecutive games.
- The Pistons dominated the paint, outscoring the Wizards 58-44 and securing a season-high 61 rebounds, maintaining a 22-game streak of winning the paint battle.
- Detroit's physical play was a key factor, with Washington's Richaun Holmes ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul and Marcus Smart assessed a Flagrant 1 foul late in the game.
- Detroit has now won 12 of its last 15 games, climbing to sixth place in the Eastern Conference and aiming for a strong playoff push.
- The Wizards, currently holding the NBA's worst record, struggled to contain Detroit's offense and trailed by double digits for the entire second half.