Detroit flipped a one-point first-quarter deficit into a 68-58 halftime edge and has pushed ahead 71-58 early in the third.
Washington edged the opening quarter 32-31, but Detroit answered with a 37-26 second to take a 68-58 halftime lead on Monday. Anthony Davis has poured in 30 points on 10-of-11 shooting, keeping Washington within reach. Duncan Robinson’s 17 points and John Collins’ 15 have paced Detroit, while Cade Cunningham has added 11 points and seven assists. The Pistons opened the third with a 3-0 burst, stretching the margin to 71-58. The rest of the third will test whether Washington can slow Detroit’s scoring and turn Davis’ big night into a sustained push.
Key Performers
Anthony Davis (Washington): 30 points, 8 rebounds, 10-of-11 FG Duncan Robinson (Detroit): 17 points, 3-of-4 from three Cade Cunningham (Detroit): 11 points, 7 assists