Wizards
PistonsThe Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on Monday, November 9, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
The Pistons led 68-58 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 37-26. The biggest lead for the Pistons was 19 points; the Wizards led by as many as 1.
Top performers
John Collins led the Pistons with 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, with 10 rebounds. Daniss Jenkins added 22 points and 6 rebounds. For the Wizards, Anthony Davis had 44 points on 16-of-21 shooting, with 13 rebounds. AJ Dybantsa added 21 points and 8 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Anthony Davis (44 points and 13 rebounds); John Collins (24 points and 10 rebounds). The Pistons bench outscored the Wizards reserves 29-10.
- Anthony Davis (WAS): 44 PTS, 13 REB, 1 AST, 16-21 FG, 34 MIN
- John Collins (DET): 24 PTS, 10 REB, 3 AST, 9-13 FG, 28 MIN
- Duncan Robinson (DET): 22 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 6-11 FG, 34 MIN
- Daniss Jenkins (DET): 22 PTS, 6 REB, 8 AST, 7-16 FG, 36 MIN
- AJ Dybantsa (WAS): 21 PTS, 8 REB, 1 AST, 8-17 FG, 37 MIN
- Trae Young (WAS): 20 PTS, 1 REB, 7 AST, 6-17 FG, 38 MIN
By the numbers
The Pistons shot 47.3% from the field (43-of-91) and went 8-of-31 from three-point range; the Wizards shot 46.1% and went 9-of-36 from deep. Fast-break points favored the Pistons, 19-4. The Wizards committed 19 turnovers, which the Pistons turned into 16 points. Assists: Pistons 31, Wizards 16.
Context
The Pistons improved to 7-3, while the Wizards fell to 4-7, their fourth loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Pistons visit the Wizards on Thursday, Nov 12; the Wizards host the Pistons on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 18,982 at Little Caesars Arena. Officials: Jacyn Goble, Tony Brothers and Pat O'Connell.