It took the Pistons awhile, but they're showing that some lottery luck and smart personnel moves can lead to a big turnaround.

Marcus Smart and Khris Middleton returned, but the Wizards didn’t do much well in a 123-103 loss to the resurgent Pistons.

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.