Anthony Davis erupted for a season-high 44 points (16-of-21 FGs, 10-of-11 FTs), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes as the Wizards fell to the Pistons 122-111 on Monday.

Davis was nearly unstoppable in the opening half, connecting on 10-of-11 shots from the floor and all eight of his nine free-throw attempts to pour in a staggering 30 points. It was the highest-scoring first half by any player in the league this season, surpassing Victor Wembanyama’s 29-point outburst earlier this month. He accounted for more than half of Washington’s 58 first-half points in his return from a three-game absence due to a sprained ankle. Clearly, he’s feeling fine from a physical standpoint. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to power the Wizards to a win as they committed a staggering 18 turnovers in a losing effort.