AJ Dybantsa Stays in Game After Bloodied in Collision

Washington Wizards rookie and 2026 No. 1 overall pick AJ Dybantsa suffered a bloodied mouth following a collision with Detroit's Cade Cunningham during Thursday's 144-140 double-overtime loss to the Pistons. With 26 seconds left in regulation, Cunningham's jaw hit Dybantsa's face during a spin move. After receiving medical treatment on the court, Dybantsa returned to play, even scoring to send the game into a second overtime period seemingly unaffected by the injury.