What happened: Anthony Davis is listed as available for Washington's matchup against Detroit despite dealing with a right ankle sprain. The forward was cleared on the league's official injury report ahead of tipoff.
Why it matters: Washington currently occupies the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference standings after 10 games. The team dropped its previous outing in a 114-75 road defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Nov. 7.
By the numbers: Davis has recorded 23.4 points per game and 9.3 rebounds per game and 2.0 assists per game in 2026-27 through 8 games.
What to watch: Washington faces Detroit on Tuesday night as both teams continue their regular-season schedule.