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    Cade Cunningham has a triple-double; Detroit Pistons dump Wizards

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    Detroit – The Detroit Pistons have come a long way since Kyle Kuzma insulted them with a tweet that said, “Right now it’s like “don’t be that team” during their historic losing streak last season.

    During Sunday’s game at Capital One Arena, the Pistons showed how they have surpassed the Washington Wizards in their respective rebuilds.

    The Pistons recorded their second consecutive victory in a 124-104 victory over the Wizards (2-10). Detroit has now won four of its last six games while inching closer to a .500 record (7-8). After a nail-biting win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, the Pistons also ended their three-game road trip with a 2-1 record.

    “I thought the guys did a great job for most of the 48 (minutes),” coach JB Bickerstaff said. “It was a good thing for us to do all the little things that helped us create that separation.”

    Bickerstaff left Washington satisfied with the collective effort of his players. Five players scored in double figures, while Jaden Ivey led the way with 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting and 4-for-7 from deep. He also added eight assists. Cade Cunningham recorded his fourth triple-double of the season with 21 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds. They each scored 14 points in the first half, leading to a 65-53 halftime lead. Cunningham scored 12 points during the second quarter.

    Malik Beasley made his third straight start in place of Tim Hardaway Jr., who suffered a head injury during Tuesday’s win over the Miami Heat. Beasley made six three-point field goals on his way to 26 points.

    “Growth was the biggest thing tonight,” Beasley said. “We got the win, but we should have won by a wide margin. Twenty points, that’s what we have to do against teams like that. My biggest thing for our group is to learn how to become a great team – not just a good team.” .”

    Aside from an early 2-0 lead for the Wizards, it was a wire-to-wire win for Detroit. Jalen Duren scored the first points of the game for the Pistons at the 11:23 mark of the first quarter. He connected on an and-1 attempt to spark an 11-2 run en route to an 11-point, 10-rebound night.

    The Pistons maintained their dominance through all four quarters without giving up a double-digit lead. Tobias Harris was close to a double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah Stewart added nine points, six rebounds and two blocks off the bench. His turnaround jumper with 3:22 left in the third period led to a 24-point lead (92-68) – Detroit’s largest of the night.

    Detroit was able to maintain its dominance against one of the best fourth-quarter teams in the league. The Wizards entered the night averaging 32.6 points during the period – first in the league. The Pistons held the Wizards to 24 points in that period. Kuzma and Jordan Poole each led the Wizards with 22.

    “It was a great team win,” Beasley said. “My biggest concern was making sure this wasn’t a trap for us. I’m glad we got the win and took care of business; we should have.”

    Next

    The Pistons will play their fifth back-to-back set of the season on Monday night with a home game against the Chicago Bulls. Detroit will then embark on a two-game road trip, starting Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Tip-off between the Pistons and Bulls is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena.

    Bulls with pistons

    ▶ Tip: Monday 7pm, Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

    ▶ TV/radio: FSN EXTRA/950

    ▶ Piston injuries: Tim Hardaway Jr., questionable (head; cut), Ausar Thompson, out (blood clot); Bobi Klintman, out (calf contusion)

    ▶ Projected setups: Pistons: Guards Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey; forwards Malik Beasley, Tobias Harris; center Isaiah Stewart. Bulls: Guards Josh Giddey, Coby White; forward Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams; center Nikola Vucevic

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