- The Pistons defeated the Wizards 117-95. Duren scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, while Reed added 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Wizards, Vukcevic contributed 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Riley had 15 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist.

In the first quarter, Duren scored inside, and Robinson hit a three-pointer. Harris made a floater, and Jenkins scored on a drive. The Pistons continued to extend their lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 35-14. In the second quarter, the Wizards relied on consecutive scores from Vukcevic and Hardy to narrow the gap. Watkins hit a fast break dunk and another three-pointer, and the Wizards went on a 16-2 run. At halftime, the Pistons maintained their lead at 60-52.

After switching sides, the Pistons relied on Durant's strong inside attacks to score, while Robinson's three-pointer stabilized the rhythm. The Wizards responded with Cooper's continuous attacks on the basket. After three quarters, the Pistons led 88-78 . In the final quarter, the Pistons widened the gap, with Reed scoring inside, and Thompson and Huerter scoring consecutively to push the lead past 20 points. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Wizards 117-95 .

Pistons player statistics

Durant 24 points , 11 rebounds; Reed 17 points , 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Robinson 14 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Huerter 14 points , 5 rebounds, 2 assists; LeVert 14 points , 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Thompson 10 points, 9 rebounds , 3 assists; Jenkins 9 points , 2 rebounds , 5 assists; Harris 7 points , 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Green 2 points .

Wizards player data

Vukcevic had 21 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist; Riley had 15 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Cooper had 13 points , 7 rebounds , and 2 assists; Hardy had 13 points and 2 assists; Johnson had 12 points, 1 rebound , and 2 assists ; Carrington had 10 points , 6 rebounds, and 4 assists; Watkins had 9 points , 6 rebounds , and 3 assists; Sal had 2 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; and Gil had 5 rebounds and 3 assists .

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