Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat NBA-worst Washington 123-103 in a physical game that included two late flagrant fouls by the Wizards.

Not long ago, the Detroit Pistons were in a situation similar to the Washington Wizards. A year ago today, the Pistons had the worst record in the league at 11-53 and recognized that their opponents never regarded them as a respectable team.

The Washington Wizards lost to the Detroit Pistons 123-103 on Tuesday, falling to 13-51 on the season. The opening frame began with Detroit draining a pair of triples. Washington clawed back to even the score before the Pistons got hot from deep,