The Detroit Pistons ended their eight-game losing streak with a win over the Washington Wizards, led by Cade Cunningham’s 33 points and Jalen Duren’s 20 points and 18 rebounds. Despite blowing a 19-point halftime lead, the Pistons managed to secure the victory, splitting their four-game season series with the Wizards. Corey Kispert scored 23 points for the Wizards, who continue to hold a one-game lead over the Pistons in the standings.
In another game, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Charlotte Hornets, with Stephen Curry scoring 23 points and Andrew Wiggins adding 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. The Warriors, currently in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, are fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 22 points, but they were unable to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since the All-Star break.
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers with strong performances from Pascal Siakam (22 points, 11 rebounds) and Tyrese Haliburton (21 points, eight assists, eight rebounds). The win helped the Pacers maintain the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite the Lakers getting good performances from injured All-Stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, they struggled with shooting and turnovers, ultimately falling short in their playoff aspirations.
The Los Angeles Clippers secured a close victory over the Orlando Magic with key shots from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the final seconds. Leonard scored 25 points in the second half to lead the Clippers to their fourth straight road win. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points, but his turnovers late in the game contributed to their third straight loss.
The Brooklyn Nets tied an NBA record by making 18 three-pointers in the second half of their win over the Chicago Bulls. Dennis Schroder and Mikal Bridges each made seven threes, contributing to a strong offensive performance by the Nets. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 31 points, but they were unable to overcome the Nets’ hot shooting from beyond the arc.
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14 Comments
I think the Wizards shouldve won! Pistons got lucky this time.
Is it just me or are the Wizards cursed? Pistons for the win! 🏀🔥
Cursed or not, the Wizards will rise above the Pistons. Dont underestimate the magic of Washingtons team. Get ready to witness their power on the court. Stay tuned for a game you wont forget. Wizards all the way! 🧙♂️🔮🏀 #WizardsNation
I cant believe the Pistons finally won! Maybe they should lose more often?
Why would you want a team to lose more often just because they won once? Winning is what sports are all about. Maybe you should rethink your support for the Pistons if you prefer to see them lose. Winners deserve to be celebrated.
Are the Pistons secretly the best team in the NBA now? 🤔🤷♂️
The Wizards should trade all their players for unicorns. Thatll guarantee a win!
That win was crucial for the Pistons! Do you think they can keep the momentum?
Is this the turning point for the Pistons? Excited to see more wins! 🏀
Do the Pistons have what it takes to make a playoff push now?
Is this the turning point for the Pistons or just a lucky break?
Do the Pistons have a chance at making a playoff run now?
The Pistons making a playoff run? Dont hold your breath. They lack the depth and talent to compete with the top teams in the East. Its a long shot at best. Maybe next season they can make some noise, but this year? Doubtful.
Do the Pistons have a chance to turn their season around now? 🤔