Detroit’s 35-Point Third-Quarter Surge Survives Davis’ 44

Detroit beat Washington 122-111 on Monday (Eastern), earlier today. After trailing 32-31 through the first quarter, the Pistons scored 37 in the second and 35 in the third to take a 103-87 lead into the fourth. Washington won the final quarter 24-19, but could not close the gap. John Collins led Detroit with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals, one block and no turnovers. Duncan Robinson added 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-8 from three, while Daniss Jenkins also scored 22, shooting 7-of-16 and recording six rebounds, eight assists, four steals and two turnovers. Anthony Davis poured in 44 on 16-of-21 shooting with 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal and three turnovers; AJ Dybantsa had 21 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and five turnovers on 8-of-17 shooting. Cade Cunningham chipped in 17 points, seven assists, three rebounds and one steal on 7-of-16 shooting, with no turnovers, as Detroit’s scoring balance answered Davis’ huge night.