Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 19, 2026

Jalen Duren's 24 points and 11 rebounds powered Detroit to a 117–95 victory, anchoring a defensive performance that sent the Wizards well below expectations. The combined 212 points landed decisively under the 231.5 market total, a 19.5-point miss in the direction of the under as Washington's recent defensive liability—allowing 129.5 per game over the last 10—finally tightened against a visiting team clicking on both ends.

The game's shape reflected a fast-paced opening quarter: Detroit and Washington combined for 49 points in Q1, with the Pistons' 35-point burst establishing early offensive intent. But the second quarter proved decisive. A 63-point combined output—the game's highest-scoring frame—seemed to signal a shoot-out, yet it masked a structural shift. From that point forward, scoring dropped sharply: 54 combined in Q3, then 46 in Q4. The second half produced just 100 combined points, a compression that defined the under's success. Paul Reed contributed 17 points and 3 assists off the bench for Detroit, while Kevin Huerter added 14 points and 5 rebounds. For Washington, Tristan Vukcevic led with 21 points and Sharife Cooper chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds, but the collective offensive effort stalled late. This was a far cry from the season series' three prior meetings, all of which topped 243 combined points—a reminder that recent form and matchup history don't always repeat.