Verified November 10, 2026, at 1:06 p.m. UTC.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on November 9, overcoming a 44-point, 13-rebound performance from Anthony Davis. John Collins led Detroit with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Daniss Jenkins added 22 points and eight assists.
Detroit turned a one-point deficit after the first quarter into a 16-point lead entering the fourth at Little Caesars Arena. The result left the Pistons 7-3 and the Wizards 4-7 immediately after the game, according to the game box score.
Washington led 32-31 after one quarter, but Detroit won the second 37-26 and went into halftime ahead 68-58. The Pistons added six points to their advantage in the third, taking a 103-87 lead into the final period. Washington won the fourth quarter 24-19, but the earlier deficit proved too large to erase.
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Wizards | 32 | 26 | 29 | 24 | 111 |
| Detroit Pistons | 31 | 37 | 35 | 19 | 122 |
The game was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in Detroit on Monday, November 9, Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00), or midnight UTC on November 10. The NBA’s game page identifies the matchup and venue.
Washington had an early 13-4 run, but Detroit answered and gained separation through the middle of the game. The NBA’s game breakdown highlights a 15-6 Pistons run in the third quarter. Jenkins later dunked to put Detroit ahead 119-104 with 3:33 remaining, giving the home team room to withstand Washington’s late scoring edge.
Davis was the game’s leading scorer and rebounder. His 44 points came on 16 made field goals in 21 attempts, including two 3-pointers, and 10-for-11 shooting at the free-throw line. Five of his 13 rebounds were offensive boards. His scoring accounted for just under 40% of Washington’s total.
Collins supplied Detroit’s leading scoring total with an efficient 9-for-13 performance from the field. Jenkins combined his 22 points with eight assists and six rebounds. For Washington, AJ Dybantsa added 21 points and eight rebounds, while Trae Young contributed 20 points and seven assists. These selected figures come from the published game box score.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Field goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Davis | Wizards | 44 | 13 | 1 | 16-21 |
| AJ Dybantsa | Wizards | 21 | 8 | 1 | 8-17 |
| Trae Young | Wizards | 20 | 1 | 7 | 6-17 |
| John Collins | Pistons | 24 | 10 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Daniss Jenkins | Pistons | 22 | 6 | 8 | 5-10 |
Field goals are shown as made-attempted. A double-double means reaching double figures in two statistical categories: both Davis and Collins did so in points and rebounds.
The second and third quarters provide the clearest answer. Detroit scored 72 points during that stretch to Washington’s 55, creating a cushion that survived a quieter fourth quarter. The NBA’s breakdown also credits Detroit with advantages in bench scoring and fast-break points, adding context to a result in which the losing team had the standout individual scorer.
Free throws were another useful distinction. Detroit shot 90.3% at the line, compared with Washington’s 71.4%, according to the box score. The teams were much closer from the field overall: the Pistons shot 47.3% and the Wizards 46.1%. Neither team found much separation from 3-point range, where Detroit shot 25.8% and Washington 25.0%.
Washington’s three leading scorers combined for 85 points, but Detroit’s contributions and its middle-quarter scoring helped offset Davis’ efficiency. One game does not establish a season-long pattern; it does show how a team can lose even when its best scorer dominates his individual matchup.
For Detroit, the win improved its record to 7-3 at that point in the regular season. Washington fell to 4-7. Those records are snapshots immediately after this game and can change with later results.
The next question for Washington is whether it can pair high-output performances from Davis with enough stops and production across the rotation to protect leads. Detroit, meanwhile, can look to the balance between Collins’ scoring and Jenkins’ playmaking as a useful example, though repeating the result will depend on opponents, availability and execution in future games.
Detroit won 122-111 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Davis scored a game-high 44 points and added 13 rebounds for Washington.
John Collins led Detroit with 24 points and also had 10 rebounds.
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