The Detroit Pistons outlasted the Washington Wizards 144-140 in an overtime thriller on November 13, 2026, capping a high-scoring NBA contest that featured 284 combined points and multiple lead changes. Detroit’s poise in the extra period made the difference after Washington forced overtime with a late rally.

Match overview

Both teams played at a frantic pace from the opening tip. Washington led 33-31 after the first quarter, but Detroit responded to take a 65-68 halftime edge. The Wizards reclaimed the advantage in the third, leading 98-99 heading into the fourth. Regulation ended 128-128 after Washington hit a contested three in the final seconds, setting up overtime.

• First quarter: Wizards 33-31
• Second quarter: Pistons 34-32
• Third quarter: Wizards 32-30
• Fourth quarter: Pistons 31-30
• Overtime: Pistons 16-12

Key moments

The overtime period was defined by Detroit’s defense and rebounding. After Washington took a 138-136 lead, the Pistons scored six straight points, capped by a Cade Cunningham step-back jumper and a Jalen Duren offensive rebound slam. Washington had chances to answer, but two missed threes and a costly turnover sealed their fate. In regulation, the Wizards had forced overtime with a chaotic sequence: a steal, a timeout, and a deep three from Jordan Poole with 4.2 seconds remaining.

Standout performers

Cade Cunningham was magnificent for Detroit, finishing with 38 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds. Jaden Ivey added 27 points, while Jalen Duren dominated the interior with 20 points and 15 rebounds. For Washington, Jordan Poole scored 34 points, Kyle Kuzma had 28, and Alex Sarr recorded 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Wizards’ bench also contributed key minutes, but Detroit’s stars made more winning plays late.

Tactical story and season impact

This was a game of pace and paint touches. Both teams pushed in transition and attacked early in the shot clock, leading to a plenty of open looks and fouls. Detroit’s edge came on the offensive glass and in overtime execution, where Cunningham controlled the tempo. The win gives the Pistons a morale-boosting road victory and valuable momentum in the Eastern Conference standings. Washington, despite the loss, showed resilience and offensive firepower, but their late-game defense and turnover issues proved costly.