What happened: Detroit and Washington finished regulation tied and moved to an extra period. Cade Cunningham leads all scorers with 40 points, 4 rebounds and 10 assists.
Why it matters: Detroit entered 7-3 in 2026-27 through 10 games, while Washington entered 4-8 through 12 with a five-game losing streak. The Pistons won the teams' meeting on Nov. 9, 122-111.
By the numbers: Cunningham: 40 points, 4 rebounds, 10 assists. Trae Young: 33 points, 2 rebounds, 11 assists. Anthony Davis: 28 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists.
What to watch: The extra period settles a second one-possession finish between the teams this week.