Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons
· National Basketball Association
Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125
Justin Champagnie had 17 points and nine rebounds for the Wizards, while Kyshawn George scored all of his nine points in the fourth quarter, making three 3-pointers after going 0 for 4 through three quarters.
Cade Cunningham had 38 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, who had won two straight. Jalen Duren added 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Duren's follow shot gave the Pistons a 125-124 lead with 1:03 left. Sarr dunked at the other end to put Washington up 126-125, then blocked Cunningham's dunk attempt.
Tim Hardaway Jr. missed a tying 3-pointer with 8.7 seconds left and Marcus Smart clinched the game from the line.
Pistons: SG Jaden Ivey gave an update on his recovery from a fractured tibia sustained on Jan. 1 against the Orlando Magic. He is expected to miss the rest of the regular season, but hopes to return in time for his first trip to the NBA playoffs.
Regular Season Series
DET wins series 2-1
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 129 - 125 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 129 - 125 |
| 4th 1.1 |  |
Marcus Smart defensive rebound | 129 - 125 |
| 4th 4.1 |  |
Tim Hardaway Jr. misses 32-foot three point jumper | 129 - 125 |
| 4th 5.1 | |
Pistons Full timeout | 129 - 125 |
Statistics
 WSH |
 DET |
|
|---|---|---|
| 43-90 | FG | 39-85 |
| 47.8 | Field Goal % | 45.9 |
| 20-45 | 3PT | 10-30 |
| 44.4 | Three Point % | 33.3 |
| 23-27 | FT | 37-43 |
| 85.2 | Free Throw % | 86.0 |
| 47 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 37 | Defensive Rebounds | 32 |
| 30 | Assists | 23 |
| 10 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 6 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 16 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 1 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 1 |
| 25 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 16 |
| 21 | Fast Break Points | 29 |
| 36 | Points in Paint | 56 |
| 29 | Fouls | 23 |
| 13 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Detroit Pistons Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Holland II, F | Day-To-Day | Jul 21 |
| Isaiah Stewart, C | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
| Jaden Ivey, PG | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
Washington Wizards Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Will Riley, G | Day-To-Day | Jul 20 |
| Tre Johnson, G | Day-To-Day | Jul 20 |
| Alex Sarr, PF | Day-To-Day | Jul 16 |
| Kyshawn George, F | Day-To-Day | Jul 16 |
| Bub Carrington, G | Day-To-Day | Jul 16 |
Game Information
Location: Detroit, MI
Attendance: 20,062 · Capacity:
2024-25 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orlando |
41 | 41 | .500 | - | L1 |
 Atlanta |
40 | 42 | .488 | 1 | W3 |
 Miami |
37 | 45 | .451 | 4 | L1 |
 Charlotte |
19 | 63 | .232 | 22 | L7 |
 Washington |
18 | 64 | .220 | 23 | W1 |
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