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The Pistons should be encouraging Ausar Thompson to take risks and make some mistakes now as he develops.
Cade Cunningham lived what AJ Dybantsa is living now, and he had advice ready. #Pistons
The Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on Monday at Little Caesars Arena, improving to 7-3 despite a 44-point night from Anthony Davis.
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Washington’s No. 6 pick Tre Johnson, hailed as an elite shooter, is sputtering early in the 2026‑27 season, going 2‑for‑23 in the past two games and 0‑for‑13 from three‑point range. He’s shooting just 35.1% overall and 24.5% from beyond the arc, the league’s second‑worst among players with 50+ attempts. The Wizards share his woes, hitting only nine of 36 threes (29%) in a 122‑111 loss to Detroit, with Trae Young, Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George also underperforming. Coach Brian Keefe remains optimistic, citing past success and a belief the slump will reverse.
Detroit is 7-3 and Cade Cunningham says the reason starts with something other than the box score. #Pistons
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Jaylen Brown continues to thrive with the Philadelphia 76ers, posting a game‑high 29 points in a 127‑121 win over the Chicago Bulls that lifted the Sixers to a league‑best 9‑2 record. Averaging 22.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists over his first 10 games, Brown shoots 47.7% from the field and 39.2% from three, while delivering clutch moments—four fourth‑quarter threes, four free throws and a late steal against Chicago, plus a key block on Cade Cunningham’s Pistons comeback. Coach Nick Nurse praises his intangibles and winning drive, noting the Sixers are +5.4 net rating with Brown on the floor versus –3.1 without. As Boston’s Jayson Tatum visits next week, Brown’s focus remains on keeping the Sixers victorious.
Anthony Davis put up a monster line in Detroit, then unloaded on the Wizards' defense. #Pistons
AJ Dybantsa scored 21 points against Detroit on Monday, November 9, but the Washington Wizards rookie was more interested in discussing his defensive challenge and the physicality that contributed to their 122-111 loss. The post AJ Dybantsa: “I want to guard the best player” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Three Pistons outscored Cade Cunningham in Monday's win. J.B. Bickerstaff made his view of that plain. #Pistons
Anthony Davis returns to the Washington Wizards and drops a massive 44 points with 13 rebounds in a 122-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons, shooting 78% and hitting two threes. Despite his effort, Davis bluntly criticizes the team’s defense, saying they’re “not rebounding, giving up open 3s, fouling, and not guarding the ball.” The Wizards, now on a four‑game skid after a 4‑3 start, aim to rebound against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Davis’s frustration highlights the franchise’s early‑season turmoil.
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Anthony Davis lights up the Washington Wizards with 44 points and 13 rebounds, but the team falls 122-111 to the Detroit Pistons, extending its losing streak to four games. Davis scores 30 points in the first half on 10‑of‑11 shooting, yet the rest of the squad goes 25‑of‑68, highlighting Washington’s offensive woes. Rookie No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa dazzles with electrifying drives, a corner three, and fierce defense, though five turnovers dampen his impact. Injuries sideline Bilal Coulibaly, and Kyshawn George adds to the turnover trouble. Coach Brian Keefe urges immediate improvement as the Wizards struggle to find rhythm on both ends.
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Anthony Davis poured in 44 points, 13 rebounds and shot 16‑of‑21 for the Wizards in a 122‑111 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 10, 2026. Despite his effort, Washington’s defense crumbled—allowing 72 points in the second and third quarters, committing 18 turnovers and going 9‑of‑36 from three. Davis blamed “everything” from poor defense to missed rebounding, while Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised his team’s collective work. The Wizards fall to 4‑7, extending a three‑game skid, and must improve as they consider Davis’s contract extension after 20‑30 games.
Lakers coach JJ Redick praises center Walker Kessler after his dominant 12‑point, 16‑rebound, 4‑assist, 3‑block effort in a 121‑116 win over Detroit. Redick highlights Kessler’s elite rim protection and seven offensive boards, noting his consistency on both ends. Kessler now ranks sixth league‑wide in rebounds and third in blocks. Meanwhile, Austin Reaves drops 43 points as Luka Doncic sits out, with Ziaire Williams and Collin Sexton adding 17 each off the bench. The victory lifts L.A. into a back‑to‑back night against Atlanta, where Doncic may return.
Anthony Davis scored 44 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, but the Washington Wizards could not keep pace with the Detroit Pistons in a 122-111 loss Monday night. The post Anthony Davis erupts for 44, but Wizards fall in Detroit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Anthony Davis becomes only the fourth Wizard to score 30 points in a half, joining Bradley Beal, John Wall, Gilbert Arenas and Michael Jordan. The former Lakers star poured 44 points, 13 rebounds and 1 steal in a 122-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons, hitting 16‑of‑21 shots. Washington led 32‑31 after the first quarter but fell behind 72‑55 over the second and third periods and slipped to a 4‑7 record, 10th in the East. Trae Young added 20 points and 7 assists, while AJ Dybantsa contributed 21. The Wizards try to rebound against the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 11.