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Wizards vs. Pistons final score: Washington survives 114-108 in OT thriller

The Washington Wizards’ clash with the Detroit Pistons on Saturday was arguably one of the greatest preseason contests in franchise history. The Wizards’ 114-108 overtime win at Capital One Arena had everything fans could have asked for. The first quarter…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:37 AM
Wizards vs. Pistons final score: Washington survives 114-108 in OT thriller
Key Things to Know
  • The Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons 114-108 in overtime during Saturday's preseason game.
  • Will Riley and Tre Johnson led the Wizards in scoring with 15 points each.
  • Trae Young was ejected in the third quarter following an altercation with Daniss Jenkins.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons 114-108 in an overtime preseason matchup on Saturday at Capital One Arena. Washington built a 40-20 lead in the first quarter before Detroit rallied in the second half. Trae Young was ejected in the third quarter following an altercation with Daniss Jenkins, finishing with two points and eight assists as Detroit erased the deficit.

Pistons took a late fourth-quarter lead, but Wizards reserves Will Riley, Justin Champagnie, and Felix Okpara sparked a comeback to force overtime. Head coach Brian Keefe's squad secured the victory in the extra session, led by 15 points each from Riley and Tre Johnson, alongside 14 points and seven rebounds from AJ Dybantsa.

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