Pistons fall to Wizards in overtime during preseason action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
On October 10, the Detroit Pistons lost to the Washington Wizards, 114-108, in overtime during a preseason game, moving to 1-1. The Pistons faced significant challenges, including the absence of Jalen Duren and foul trouble impacting Paul Reed and Ausar Thompson. Ebuka Okorie led the Pistons with 14 points, while Tolu Smith contributed six points and 13 rebounds. The game featured a notable comeback for the Pistons, who overcame an initial 20-point deficit before forcing overtime but ultimately faltered in the extra period.
- •Pistons trail 40-20 after first quarter, rally to force overtime
- •Okorie scores 14 points; Smith grabs 13 rebounds
- •Seven technical fouls assessed during the physical matchup
- •Pistons struggle with foul trouble, Reed and Thompson foul out
- •Next preseason game for Pistons yet to be announced
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons work on depth in OT preseason road loss to Wizards
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Pistons rallied from 20 down, but fall to Wizards in second preseason game
"Detroit Pistons score: Tolu Smith stepped up after Jalen Duren sat and Paul Reed fouled out in a preseason loss to the Washington Wizards.
"Despite trailing by as many as 20 points, the Detroit Pistons have a preseason record of 1-1 after losing to the Washington Wizards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 2:27 AMPistons work on depth in OT preseason road loss to Wizards
Detroit Pistons score: Tolu Smith stepped up after Jalen Duren sat and Paul Reed fouled out in a preseason loss to the Washington Wizards.
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 2:15 AMPistons rallied from 20 down, but fall to Wizards in second preseason game
Despite trailing by as many as 20 points, the Detroit Pistons have a preseason record of 1-1 after losing to the Washington Wizards.
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