What happened: Kyshawn George gave Washington the lead against Detroit with 31.5 seconds remaining. The Wizards led 118-117 in the latest update, with the game still in progress.
Why it matters: Washington entered at 4-8 in 2026-27 through 12 games and was coming off a 101-114 loss at Indiana on Nov. 11. Detroit won the teams' most recent meeting 122-111 on Nov. 9.
By the numbers: Cade Cunningham leads all scorers with 36 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists for Detroit. Trae Young has 30 points, 2 rebounds and 10 assists, and Anthony Davis has 26 points and 13 rebounds. George is averaging 18.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 2026-27 through 12 games.
What to watch: Detroit has the remaining 31.5 seconds to answer the one-point deficit.