The Detroit Pistons find themselves yet again at .500 after a disappointing 14-point loss to the Washington Wizards.
While the game was tied 27 apiece at the first break, thanks to a huge 27-38 second quarter from the Washington Wizards the Detroit Pistons ended up being blown out of the water.
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The Wizards’ entire starting five was a nightmare for the Pistons, with every starter reaching double digits.
John Wall was unstoppable on his way to 29 points (4 of 4 from the three-point line), 11 assists and 3 steals, while Bradley Beal wasn’t far behind with 25 points on 10 of 16 shooting.
The Pistons’ second-ranked defence was nowhere to be found, as the Wizards feasted on the offensive end.
They ended the game shooting 57 per cent from the field and 48 per cent from beyond the arc, as well as dishing out 30 assists while have just 6 turnovers.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was the shinning light for the Pistons, dropping 24 points, connecting on 4 of 7 three-point shots and pulling in 6 rebounds.
Jon Leuer also continued his stunning form off the bench, dropping 17 points alongside 7 rebounds and 5 assists.