What happened: AJ Dybantsa hit a shot at the end of the first overtime to send Detroit and Washington to a second extra period. The score stood at 132-132 when regulation of the extra session expired. Cade Cunningham leads all scorers with 47 points, 5 rebounds and 11 assists for the Pistons.
Why it matters: Washington (4-8 in 2026-27 through 12 games, 12th seed, five straight losses) is chasing a win against a Detroit team that sits 7-3 and holds the No. 3 seed. Detroit won the first meeting this month, 122-111, after Washington took the October game 114-108. Dybantsa is averaging 14.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 2026-27 through 9 games.
By the numbers: Cunningham: 47 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST. Trae Young: 33 PTS, 2 REB, 13 AST. Anthony Davis: 30 PTS, 14 REB, 4 AST.
What to watch: The game moves to a second overtime tied at 132.