DETROIT — In a dismal season, Tuesday night provided yet another reminder of how far away the Washington Wizards are from NBA relevance. The resurgent Detroit Pistons, led by young star Cade ...

Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons beat NBA-worst Washington 123-103 in a physical game that included two late flagrant fouls by the Wizards.

Washington shot just 40.2 percent from the field, lost the rebounding battle by 14 and couldn’t limit Pistons star Cade Cunningham during a 123-103 defeat at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

The most recent defeat was a 27-13 wild-card round result on Jan. 8, 2000, just days after the Lions ended that 35-year losing streak against Washington in Detroit's first post-Barry Sanders season.