Showdown at the Palace: Detroit Pistons take on Washington Wizards in a thrilling NBA clash!

The Detroit Pistons are aiming for a back-to-back victory against the Washington Wizards as they meet in Washington, D.C. The Pistons handed the struggling Wizards their 13th consecutive loss with a 130-117 win on Tuesday.

Jalen Duren delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a career-high 36 points on 13-of-17 shooting for Detroit (49-19). Duren also grabbed 12 rebounds, marking his 35th double-double of the season.

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Duren’s dominance, especially in exploiting the Wizards’ smaller lineup and capitalizing on opportunities in the paint.

On the flip side, All-Star Cade Cunningham had to leave Tuesday’s game in the first quarter due to back spasms, putting his availability for the rematch against the Wizards in question. Cunningham leads the team in points (24.5) and assists (9.9) per game.

In response to Cunningham’s potential absence, Duren expressed his commitment to stepping up for the team, emphasizing the importance of collective effort to overcome challenges.

Before the game on Tuesday, the Pistons announced that center Isaiah Stewart will be out for at least a week due to a Grade 1 left calf strain. Stewart, averaging 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds, sustained the injury in a previous game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

In Tuesday’s game, Daniss Jenkins filled in for Cunningham, contributing 15 points and seven assists off the bench. Tobias Harris, Ron Holland II, Caris LeVert, and Paul Reed also provided double-digit scoring off the bench.

For the Wizards, Bub Carrington scored a season-high 30 points, with 21 coming in the fourth quarter. Rookie Will Riley added 21 points, his seventh game with over 15 points in the last 12 games.

Justin Champagnie recorded 18 points and a team-high nine rebounds, while Jaden Hardy contributed 16 points for Washington.

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Article written on 19/03/2026 08:32. Source: NBA.com

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