Cade Cunningham showcased his talent with a stellar performance, scoring 27 points and dishing out 10 assists, leading the Detroit Pistons to a decisive 123-103 victory over the struggling Washington Wizards. The game turned physical, culminating in two flagrant fouls against the Wizards late in the match. Richaun Holmes was ejected for an elbow to Ausar Thompson, while Marcus Smart received a flagrant-1 for elbowing Tim Hardaway Jr.

Despite the Wizards' effort, with Smart leading the team with 16 points, the Pistons never trailed and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half. Jalen Duren contributed with a double-double of 15 points and 13 assists, helping the Pistons snap a two-game losing streak and hold onto their position in the playoff race.