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A 9-2 run in the first quarter powered Detroit
to a 10-point advantage through the opening period, and the
Pistons only grew their lead the rest of the way. Detroit
outscored Washington in every quarter but the third, which was a
24-24 tie.
The Pistons' balanced scoring, coupled with a stout defensive
effort, helped push the gap to as many as 31 points.
Four of Detroit's five starters scored at least 11 points, with
Saddiq Bey finishing with 11, Jerami Grant posting 12 points and
Mason Plumlee recording a double-double of 13 points and 11
rebounds.
Plumlee also dished seven assists, matching Cory Joseph's
team-high off the bench.
Joseph was also one of three Detroit reserves to score in
double-figures, hitting 10 points. Frank Jackson added 13
points, and Wayne Ellington scored 11.
Every Piston that played scored at least three points, and all
hit at least one field goal.
Russell Westbrook recorded his fourth straight triple-double and
18th of the season, matching a team high of 16 points, and
adding a team-best 11 rebounds and 12 assists. Westbrook also
committed nine turnovers, a majority of Washington's 14
giveaways as a team.
Combined with a 5-of-19 shooting performance from 3-point range,
and dismal 6-of-19 at the free-throw line, the Wizards were held
below 100 points for the first time since mustering just 91 in a
Feb. 12 loss to New York.
Robin Lopez matched Westbrook's 16 points off the bench. Alex
Len scored 14 points, Deni Avdija added 11 points and 10
rebounds, and Rui Hachimura finished with 10 points.
Bradley Beal, the NBA's leading scorer, did not play for the
Wizards due to a hip injury.
--Field Level Media
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