DETROIT, Mich. — Anthony Davis put up 44 points and 13 rebounds Monday night, and it still was not enough for the Washington Wizards, who fell 122-111 to the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena, sending the team back toward D.C. with a fourth straight loss.
Davis, listed as a game-time call with an ankle problem, was nearly perfect early. He had 30 points by halftime, going 10 for 11 from the field, hitting both of his tries from deep and making 8 of 9 at the line.
Help was scarce. Trae Young had 13 at the break, while the other three Washington starters totaled 14 and the bench added a single point. Young finished with 20 points and seven assists, and rookie AJ Dybantsa scored 21 in a matchup with fellow No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham.
Detroit led by 10 at the half, then shot 63.2% in the third quarter to pull away to 103-87. John Collins posted 24 points and 10 boards, and Daniss Jenkins and Duncan Robinson scored 22 apiece.
Washington plays at Indiana on Wednesday and then hosts Detroit on Thursday.
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