Overview
- Cunningham left after five minutes in the first quarter and was ruled out with back spasms, finishing with six points.
- He was hurt diving for a loose ball when Washington’s Tre Johnson came down on him, and he was slow to get up.
- Coach J. B. Bickerstaff said postgame he did not have enough information to offer an update on Cunningham’s condition.
- Detroit defeated Washington 130-117 behind Jalen Duren’s 36 points and 12 rebounds, with five other Pistons in double figures.
- The Pistons improved to 49-19, best in the East, with a rematch at the Wizards on March 19 before home games against the Warriors, Lakers, Hawks and Pelicans.