Overview
- Jenkins buried a pair of three-pointers in the final seconds of regulation to extend the game, and Detroit beat Washington in overtime.
- The two-way guard posted a career-high 24 points with eight rebounds, four steals and three assists in 34 minutes.
- Coach J. B. Bickerstaff and center Jalen Duren cited Jenkins’ work and readiness, with Duren urging him to take charge in the huddle.
- Detroit improved to 9-2 and stayed atop the East, though outlets differed on the exact length of the current winning streak.
- Cade Cunningham was reported to have a 46-point triple-double despite heavy misses, with key overtime contributions from Jalen Duren and Javonte Green.