Flat shooting and defensive miscues lead to Pistons’ loss to Wizards.
Why It Matters
The Detroit Pistons trailed the entire way to a 117-97 blowout against the Washington Wizards. The lead grew to as big as 25 points for Washington while shooting almost 52% as a team. Star guard Bradley Beal led everybody in scoring with 36 points and shooting an unbelievable 13-15 from the field.
Pistons Vs. Wizards By the Numbers
Field Goal Shooting: Pistons 38-99 38.4% Wizards 44-85 51.8%
Defensive Rebounds: Pistons – 25 Wizards – 38
Points In the Paint: Pistons – 44 Wizards – 58
Point Guard Killian Hayes: 20 points, 10-21 FGs, 7 assists
Shooting Guard Rodney McGruder: 16 points, 6-15 FGs, 6 rebounds
Center James Wiseman: 12 points, 4-15 FGs, 10 rebounds
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