The Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons, 126-107, at Little Caesars Arena on Monday.

The Wizards (3-14) and the Pistons (2-15) engaged in a battle between the worst two teams in the Eastern Conference record-wise. In the end, the Wizards executed better and secured the victory away from home. This result extended Detroit’s losing streak to 14 games. The Wizards enjoyed a solid start and raced to a 31-27 score in the first quarter. Even though Detroit got closer several times as the game progressed, Washington didn’t let go of their lead despite ending the first half up by just three points. The Wizards upped the intensity in the third quarter and pulled away for good with a 37-29 score before closing things out with a 32-24 score in the fourth quarter. The Pistons tried to come back in the second half, but they didn’t have enough basketball to do so. With this win, the Wizards move to 2-8 on the road, while the Pistons fall to 1-7 at home.

Kyle Kuzma led the way for the Wizards with 32 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Deni Avdija and Danilo Gallinari each chipped in with 16 points. Avdija also grabbed six rebounds, while Gallinari led the bench in scoring. Landry Shamet finished with 12 points and four assists, the same numbers as Tyus Jones. Daniel Gafford sniffed a double-double after recording 10 points, nine rebounds, and four blocks. Jordan Poole had 10 points (3-9 FG).

Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons with 26 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Jalen Duren had a 12-point, 14-rebound double-double, but he also chipped in with three assists and five blocks. Jaden Ivey finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Ausar Thompson contributed 16 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.