Pistons vs. Wizards: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Detroit Pistons (12-44) play against the Washington Wizards (30-30) at Capital One Arena Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday February 14, 2022 Detroit Pistons 78, Washington Wizards 87 (End Q3) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Chase Hughes @ …

The Detroit Pistons (12-44) play against the Washington Wizards (30-30) at Capital One Arena

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday February 14, 2022

Detroit Pistons 78, Washington Wizards 87 (End Q3)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma just dropped 17 points in the third quarter. As a result, the Wizards lead 87-78 entering the fourth. – 8:53 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
It’s not all going to show on the stat sheet, but #Pistons Hamidou Diallo has played well tonight. – 8:52 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Kuzma with 20 points. He’s been locked in. – 8:52 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kyle Kuzma has scored 14 of his 20 points in the third quarter, making six of his seven shot attempts. – 8:52 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Back-to-back buckets from Bagley and Diallo give the Pistons a 74-73 lead with 2:56 left in the third. Detroit’s first lead since the first quarter – 8:48 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Close one at Capital One arena. The pistons regain the lead over the wizards 74-73 with 2:56 left in Q3. – 8:48 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Hamidou Diallo throws a pass high in the air and a big man get it and immediately puts it in the basket.
This is something new. – 8:47 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Saddiq Bey is tough, and as we say, he’s like that, 21 and counting. – 8:44 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Beef Stew comin’ through! 💨
@BallySportsDET | @Isaiah Stewart pic.twitter.com/eDFPnu5U7c8:42 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Similar story: Pistons are scoring but can’t string together enough stops to get over this hump. Wizards matching each basket, lead by 5 with 4:25 left in the 3Q. – 8:42 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons are getting Gill switched onto Cade and it’s been BBQ chicken. – 8:41 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Looks like Cade has settled into a rhythm. Shot 2-for-7 in the first half, but is 3-for-5 in the third quarter so far – 8:40 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham has initiated hoodrat protocols. That stepback was nice.
He has 8 pts in 3Q – 8:40 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade Cunningham is starting to heat up – 8:40 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey > Beta – 8:37 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Just saw the replay on the screen. Bryant’s foot was in restricted area. That should be changed to a block and Cade would drop back down to four fouls. – 8:32 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Casey challenges the charge called on Cunningham, which would be his fifth foul if the call stands – 8:30 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham gets his 5th foul at 9:31 … he’ll come out now. – 8:30 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade just got his fifth. Bagley is checking in. – 8:30 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Another good game from Isaiah Stewart. Been a regular occurrence as of late. He’s got 11 points and 6 rebounds in 17 minutes. – 8:28 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Kispert is killing the Wizards – 8:26 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Make it 4 fouls on #Pistons Cade Cunningham, who stays in the game. – 8:26 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade gets his fourth foul 20 seconds into the second half. I thought he stripped Bryant clean. They’re leaving him in … for now. – 8:25 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
First half action through the lens 📸 – 8:17 PM
Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Rui Hachimura is listed as OUT with a sprained ankle. – 8:16 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Rui Hachimura will not return to tonight’s game due to a right-ankle sprain, the Wizards said. – 8:15 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Rui Hachimura is OUT for the rest of tonight’s game with a right ankle sprain, the Wizards say. – 8:15 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Rui Hachimura (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s game. – 8:15 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tied up at halftime! 👀
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 18 PTS / 3 AST / 5-10 FG
🔹 @Jerami Grant: 11 PTS / 1 BLK / 3-6 FG
🔹 @Isaiah Stewart: 9 PTS / 5 REB / 3-5 FG pic.twitter.com/RBeimsmjXi8:13 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Breaking even.
Bryant: 9 PTS, 3-5 FG, 3 REB
KCP: 7 PTS, 3 AST
Avdija: 7 PTS, 5 REB
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne8:13 PM
Malcolm Miller @MalcMili13
Got to marry my 7 year Valentine last year. Truly lucky @ Washington D.C. instagram.com/p/CZ-qATzuSKQ/…8:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s 50-50 at halftime, as the Wizards led by 12 points but saw that disappear in part because Saddiq Bey has been on fire. He’s got 18 points already. – 8:10 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
HALFTIME: Pistons 50, Wizards 50. Nice end to the half there by Detroit.
Saddiq Bey: 18 points, 3 assists
Jerami Grant: 11 points
Isaiah Stewart: 7 points and 5 rebounds
Cade Cunningham: 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists
Marvin Bagley: 4 points and 2 rebounds – 8:10 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Halftime: Pistons 50, Wizards 50. Detroit closed the half with a 24-13 run.
Bey: 18 points
Grant: 11 points
Stewart: 7 points, 5 rebounds – 8:09 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Half: #Pistons 50, #Wizards 50
Bey: 18 pts, 3 assts
Grant: 11 pts
Stewart: 7 pts, 5 rebs
Cunningham: 4 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assts
Bagley: 4 pts, 2 rebs – 8:09 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey > Baylor – 8:08 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
KCP got T’d up. He was working on that one for about 45 seconds. – 8:04 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Roses are red, violets are blue, KCP’s three-point attempt is up and through. pic.twitter.com/QRXF1in9Po8:02 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham: 2 pts, 3 rebs, 3 assts, 3 fls in 10 mins.
Marvin Bagley III: 4 pts, 2 rebs in 9 mins – 7:59 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Starters come back in and it’s interesting. Wizards up six. Jerami Grant with 8 points to go with Bey’s 13. Cade has three assists. – 7:59 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons get a three-point play from Isaiah Stewart and a 3 from Jerami Grant to cut the deficit to 42-36, 4:47 2Q. – 7:59 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Cade just picked up his third foul with 6:08 left in the first half. – 7:56 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham has his 3rd foul at 6:08 2Q – 7:56 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Washington leads Detriot 37 – 26 w/ 7:24 left in the second.
#DCAboveAll | #Pistons7:52 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Wizards 37, Pistons 26 with 7:24 to play until halftime. Wizards are on a 15-4 run. Cunningham should check in after the break – 7:51 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Wizards 37, #Pistons 26, 7:24 2Q
Washington has a 13-4 margin in this quarter. – 7:51 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Rui Hachimura is headed back to the Wizards’ locker room. It’s unclear if it’s related to landing his right foot earlier on the foot of a Pistons player. – 7:51 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Rui Hachimura just left for the locker room with a Wizards trainer. He seemed to hurt his right foot/ankle when Marvin Bagley III stepped under him on a corner 3 that was ruled a flagrant foul. – 7:51 PM
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Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Saddiq wasting no time with 13 points in the first quarter 💪
@BallySportsDET | @SaddiqBey pic.twitter.com/eXhWbXvr9l7:46 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Rui Hachimura hit the three after the foul, which was ruled a flagrant. He had two attempts to hit one FT. I have never seen that before. – 7:45 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
🚨 First bucket for @Marvin Bagley as a Piston! 🚨
@BallySportsDET | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/mdCUpMcWa87:44 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Bagley gets called for a Flagrant 1. Hachimura came down on his foot during that 3-point attempt – 7:44 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Bagley is probably about to get hit with a flagrant. Was all up in Rui’s landing spot. – 7:43 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Rui Hachimura hits an and-1 3, but lands on Marvin Bagley III’s foot and turns his right ankle
He is trying to walk it off and stay loose – 7:43 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Officials are reviewing that foul to see if it’s a flagrant. Hachimura landed on #Pistons Bagley’s foot, so I can see where they would say it is flagrant. – 7:42 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Keepin’ it close in Q1
🔹 @SaddiqBey: 13 PTS / 1 AST / 4-7 FG
🔹 @Marvin Bagley: 4 PTS / 1 REB / 2-2 FG
🔹 @Jerami Grant: 3 PTS / 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/RwZtwrBNbq7:41 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
The kind of Valentine’s Day rejection we support. pic.twitter.com/XKdTkvCHsJ7:38 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Score after 1.
#DCAboveAll 24
#Pistons 22
Neto 5 | Bey 13 – 7:38 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lead the Pistons 24-22 after one. Bit of a sloppy game so far. Saddiq Bey leads all scorers with 13 pts on 4-7 FG. – 7:38 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
End of 1: Wizards 24, Pistons 22. Solid start for Bagley, who scored two quick buckets in the paint but missed a pair of free throws.
Bey: 13 points – 7:38 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
End 1Q: #Wizards 24, #Pistons 22
Bey: 13 pts (2 3FG)
Bagley: 4 pts
Grant: 3 pts
DET is shooting 40% FG and 40% 3FG – 7:37 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
END OF 1Q: Wizards 24, Pistons 22. Detroit with five first-quarter turnovers
Saddiq Bey: 13 points
Marvin Bagley III: 4 points – 7:37 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Killian Hayes goes to the pick-and-roll with Marvin Bagley III, who gets fouled.
This could be something…maybe. – 7:35 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Bagley moves to the 4 and gets three straight shots — two made buckets and is heading to the free-throw line now. – 7:35 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Ooh, that’s nice from #Pistons Bagley. – 7:35 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Bagley’s first shot is a bucket. Strong take to Avdija.
Every time I’ve watched Bagley he reminds me of Moose but with athleticism (which is a good thing in 2022). – 7:34 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Bagley scores his first bucket as a Piston, a layup, with 2:18 on the clock in the 1st – 7:34 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
First touch for #Pistons Marvin Bagley III is a tough finish in the lane for a basket. – 7:34 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons have 5 turnovers in 9+ mins. #Wiz only have 1 pt off those, tho. – 7:32 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Not so fast!
KCP hunts it down and Deni connects on the other end 👌 pic.twitter.com/Ra4uvkOIQV7:31 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Marvin Bagley III’s debut with the Pistons is at center, alongside Hayes, Diallo, Bey and Grant – 7:30 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
There are so many #Pistons fans here in D.C. that you can hear the applause when Bagley checked in. – 7:27 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Marvin Bagley III is about to make his Pistons debut – 7:26 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Marvin Bagley III is set to check in to make his #Pistons debut. – 7:26 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Make that 11 of Detroit’s first 13 points for Bey. He’s on pace to score about 50 tonight – 7:26 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Cade Cunningham has his 2nd foul at 4:36 1Q. Hamidou Diallo will replace him. – 7:26 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back rocking the headband) with a nice transition block against Cade Cunningham who was out in front and then sprints back cutting to the basket leading to a Deni Avdija 3 assist. – 7:25 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey > Bay City – 7:25 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
As Ja Morant noted earlier this season. The Wizards v Pistons has “The Gucci mane look-alike ref.” – 7:23 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Kuz goes to work and gets us on the board!
#DCAboveAll | @DraftKings Daily Fantasy pic.twitter.com/6zRQDHZpYz7:23 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons 10, #Wizards 10, 6:32 1Q
Bey: 8 pts
Cunningham: 2 pts, reb – 7:20 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Love at first bite 😍
Get your free reward through the @ChickfilA app! 📱 – 7:20 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Strong start for Saddiq, who has eight of Detroit’s first 10 points – 7:18 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Looks like #Pistons Cade Cunningham took a shot to the nose or lip, and it’s a little bloody. He’s being tended to, but he’ll stay in the game. – 7:18 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey, back in the DMV, already has four shots four minutes in. He’s got 7 points and at the line for eight. – 7:17 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Former #2 overall pick Marvin Bagley III will make his #Pistons debut tonight. – 7:14 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
God Shammgod jersey sighting at Wizards-Pistons. pic.twitter.com/VQKKMu20jG7:13 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
What’s Kuz putting up for a stat line tonight?
#DCAboveAll | @CaesarsSports pic.twitter.com/tZXW4R45WR6:51 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
First 5 in The District ⬇️
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/C1hK8s5jxX6:45 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Cory Joseph, Cade Cunningham, Saddiq Bey, Jerami Grant and Isaiah Stewart will start tonight. Marvin Bagley should play tonight, too – 6:44 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons starters: CoJo, Cade, Bey, Grant and Stewart – 6:43 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons starters: Joseph, Cunningham, Bey, Grant and Stewart.
Looks like Marvin Bagley III is good to go too. – 6:41 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Washington D.C., another place that often has A LOT of Pistons fans.
There aren’t many people here, but there are more Detroit jerseys than Washington. – 6:40 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Although he won’t play, Kristaps Porzinigis is warming up. He’s hit some deep threes, fade-aways, midrange shots, and he’s moving around great. He has RANGE. – 6:12 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
See video of 2021 No. 1 pick Cade Cunningham warm up before his first road game vs. the Wizards…
…and stay for my 3 keys to Wizards-Pistons, including some shoddy camerawork. Tipoff is at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. pic.twitter.com/OIWgJD8c1k6:07 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Tip time coming up in an hour!
📍 @CapitalOneArena
🎙 @Team980
📺 @NBCSWashington
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne6:00 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
#dcaboveall | #Pistons tonight’s matchup at Capital One Arena. pic.twitter.com/8WmHMnYA6m5:50 PM

Matt Dery @DerySpeaks
On Today’s Locked on Detroit Rams, err, Lions Pod: Parade down Woodward folks!!! Matthew Stafford is a Super Bowl Champion! But what is the REAL #Lions failure here? You gotta listen today. #FirstListen. FEB 14. https://t.co/1uQSzgzT9i pic.twitter.com/iS8R2McpOS5:49 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews injury/status report against the Washington Wizards ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/FAYK9ZiyGi5:40 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on Marvin Bagley III: “I’m sure in certain situations, his athleticism will show.” – 5:36 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on Marvin Bagley III: “Do I ease him in? No. He’s going into the fire.” – 5:35 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Dwane Casey on getting Marvin Bagley III up to speed: You don’t want to overload him. A lot of the same defensive terminology we use are the same he used in Sacramento with Rex (Kalamian) there. But just not overloading him.” – 5:35 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on getting a new player (Bagley) up to speed: “You don’t want to overload him. A lot of the defensive terminology we use is the same as they had (in Sacramento)…you don’t want him overwhelmed in his thinking.” – 5:35 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach Wes Unseld Jr said the #Pistons did a good job of ” junking it up” the last time the two teams played; however, this time, the Wizards will have different personnel. – 5:31 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Washington D.C. is home to two historically black colleges and universities – Howard University and University of the District of Columbia.
Learn more about members of our organization who have attended HBCUs nationwide ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/F6Eg4kX4Cv5:30 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
I asked Coach Wes Unseld Jr about his theme of the year, “staying the course.” he said. It’s exciting and daunting.” “let’s get KP back and Gafford and see.” He alluded to having 24 games left and sounds to set his sights on making a post-season push.
#dcaboveall5:29 PM
Wayne Cole @waynec0le
Coach has talked to KP about spots he likes on the floor also has looked into his film from New York & Dallas to get a feel for him as well. – 5:21 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. says he hopes Kristaps Porzingis will be able to debut before the All-Star break, but he remains day-to-day with a right knee bone bruise. The Wizards have two games left after tonight before the AS break. – 5:21 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Our 2️⃣-game road trip starts today!
🏡 Back home next Thursday.🏡
🎟: https://t.co/nGkpt7kYcE
@Ticketmaster | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/xGHKOyTGKw5:15 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Marvin Bagley III looks good to go tonight at #Wizards. pic.twitter.com/W0MvSpECZt5:08 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Through 16 games this season, Rui Hachimura is shooting 44.1 percent from 3.
Would like to see a bigger sample size than 15/34, but his form and arc certainly seem improved, which was a point of emphasis for him in years past. – 5:06 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Versatile on the court and versatile with the playlist 🎧🎶
#DCAboveAll | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/zzBKruWRKI5:00 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
“The game is one of the marquee contests for the @MotorCityCruise G-League inaugural season. As part of the #BlackHistoryMonth celebration, the Cruise will wear new uniforms, which were introduced last week on Bally Sports.”
@Vincent Ellis
🔗: on.nba.com/3rN3rhA4:30 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Ballin’ in the nation’s capital tonight.
📺 @BallySportDET | ⏰ 7 PM pic.twitter.com/2xNKHd3vgX4:00 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
KCP got into the paint and helped extend the lead against Brooklyn!
Our @Clorox Clutch Play of the Week 👇 pic.twitter.com/d8yfRVRR4u3:35 PM

Wayne Cole @waynec0le
On my way to the Arena for Wizards v Pistons.
* I’ll get my first look at Cade Cunningham – 3:02 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tap in with the latest Item of the Game and keep warm with this @NewEraCap Breakaway DET Knit!
🔗: https://t.co/gvwCkAOKvE pic.twitter.com/BvA6eGaED92:30 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
TB going 🆙
Our @NATCA Flight of the Week ✈️ pic.twitter.com/uwCUvQXaTy2:30 PM

Washington Wizards @WashWizards
Over the last five games, our 12.3 turnover percentage is the seventh-best in the NBA.
#DCAboveAll | @DXCTechnology pic.twitter.com/VpY0tPgiNv2:00 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons mailbag: Marvin Bagley III’s ceiling in Detroit and guessing the Pistons’ top-six prospects in the draft
freep.com/story/sports/n…1:34 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
“The #Pistons have 25 games to see how @Marvin Bagley talent fits, then they’ll get their time in the batter’s box in late June/early July when the draft and free agency offer gaping opportunities to further bolster the roster.”
@Keith_Langlois
🔗: on.nba.com/33ndUqO1:30 PM
Washington Wizards @WashWizards
This one should be fun 😎
#DCAboveAll | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/vhFLvvjtfu1:30 PM

Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Full breakdown of the Kristaps Porzingis-to-Washington trade here … plus around-the-league notes: marcstein.substack.com/p/trade-deadli…1:28 PM