If nothing else, the Wizards have been far more competitive to open 2026-27 than recent years.
The additions of Trae Young, AJ Dybantsa and Anthony Davis have given Washington some high-end talent to compete on a nightly basis, with Davis leading the team in scoring and rebounding through eight games.
On Monday night, Davis was on pace for his best game yet this season, dominating the Pistons in the first half to join an exclusive list of Wizards legends.
Here's a look at how Davis' 30-point first half against Detroit put him among strong company.
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Anthony Davis joins exclusive Wizards club with 30-point first half vs. Pistons
A big night from Davis was one of Washington's clear paths to a win against one of the best teams in the league on Monday night. Detroit's offense didn't have any trouble against the Wizards, but if it weren't for Davis, his team's deficit would have been significant by halftime.
The big man tallied 30 first-half points, accounting for over half of Washington's 58 total points. Davis shot 10-of-11 from the floor to open the game, adding eight rebounds.
Davis' 30 points were the most by any NBA player in the first half of a game this season.
He also joined the following players in Wizards history to score 30 points in one half of a game since 1996-97, per Marc Stein:
- Bradley Beal
- John Wall
- Gilbert Arenas
- Michael Jordan
As four of the Wizards' biggest stars in the 21st century, Davis joined that list of elite scorers.
He also claimed the NBA record for most halves with 30-plus points on 90% shooting or better.
Whether Davis can contend with his career-best 59 points — which was also against the Pistons in 2016 — remains to be seen, but he should put up his best statistical performance of his Wizards tenure so far.
