On October 17th , the NBA preseason continued, with the Detroit Pistons defeating the Washington Wizards 119-98. Cunningham delivered an efficient performance with 16 points and 12 assists, while Durham added 20 points and 6 rebounds, leading the team to an easy victory.

The Pistons started the first quarter in excellent form, launching a wave of offense to establish an early advantage. Duren dominated in the paint, scoring 10 points in a single quarter to help the Pistons lead 29-18.

In the second quarter, the Pistons continued their high-intensity offense, with Cunningham providing numerous assists, pushing the score difference to 16 points. The Wizards, with the help of George and McCollum, chased the points, and the Pistons still led 57-51 at halftime .

In the third quarter, Cunningham provided a team-wide assist, and Duren and Reed scored from inside and outside, extending the lead to 15 points. The Wizards attempted a comeback, but their defense struggled to contain them. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led 93-78.

In the final quarter, the Wizards briefly closed the gap, but the Pistons' bench played steadily, with Harris and Thompson scoring consecutively to help the team stabilize the situation. In the end, the Pistons defeated the Wizards 119-98 and won the preseason game.

Wizards player statistics

George had 20 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; McCollum had 17 points , 4 rebounds, and 2 assists ; Kispert had 12 points, 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Sarr had 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists; Bagley had 9 points, 5 rebounds , and 2 assists; Vukcevic had 7 points and 1 rebound; Cooper had 5 points and 1 assist; Champagnie had 5 points and 1 rebound.

Pistons player statistics

Durham had 20 points, 6 rebounds , and 1 assist; Cunningham had 16 points , 1 rebound , and 12 assists ; Jenkins had 11 points, 1 rebound , and 3 assists; Reed had 11 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists; Robinson had 10 points and 1 assist; Harris had 9 points, 4 rebounds , and 4 assists; Lanier had 9 points, 4 assists; Jones had 8 points and 2 rebounds