Wizards edge Pistons in overtime during preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Washington Wizards secured a 114-108 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. The Pistons struggled early, trailing 40-20 after the first quarter, missing key players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren. They rallied back to force overtime, capitalizing on turnovers and gaining a significant advantage in offensive rebounds. Wizards head coach Brian Keefe acknowledged the Pistons’ increased physicality, which challenged his team. Both teams continue their preseason schedules, with the Pistons set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 14.
- •Wizards win 114-108 in overtime against the Pistons.
- •Pistons were without Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.
- •Wizards led 40-20 after the first quarter.
- •Pistons mounted a comeback, forcing overtime with late-game effort.
- •Next game for Pistons is against the Timberwolves on October 14.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wizards HC Keefe Credits Detroit Pistons’ Physicality In Preseason Game
"The Detroit Pistons suffered a tough single-digit overtime loss at the hands of the Washington Wizards on Saturday night
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