Cade Cunningham and Daniss Jenkins combined for 73 points, and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Washington Wizards 144-140 in overtime on Thursday night at Capital One Arena.
Down by as many as 10, the Pistons rallied. It was a back-and-forth game with 28 lead changes. It was 94-90 after three quarters, and 108-107 with six minutes left. A 13-0 run in the first quarter put them in front early.
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For Detroit, Cade Cunningham finished with 52 points, five rebounds and 11 assists, Daniss Jenkins added 21 points and six rebounds, while Ausar Thompson contributed 17 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and three blocks.
For Washington, Trae Young led the way with 37 points and 14 assists, a double-double, and Anthony Davis added 30 points, 15 rebounds and four assists for a double-double.
The Pistons moved to 8-3. The Wizards dropped to 4-9.
The Pistons sit first in the Central Division and have won two straight. Detroit is 3-2 at home and 5-1 on the road. The Wizards sit 12th in the Eastern Conference and have lost six straight. Washington is 2-3 at home and 2-6 on the road. The Pistons lead the season series 2-0. Detroit won the first meeting 122-111 on Nov. 9.
The Pistons are back in action when they visit the Miami Heat on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Wizards are back in action when they host the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 p.m. ET.
