Dec 17, 2020; Washington, DC, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose (25) dribbles the ball next to Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) during the second half of a preseason NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Washington. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wass/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Pistons looked good in a 97-86 victory at the Washington Wizards. After thinking about it overnight, here are some observations on the game.
It has been a while since the Detroit Pistons simply blew out a team right from the beginning, particularly on the road. Yes, it was a preseason game, and the Washington Wizards were missing three starters (Russell Westbrook, Davis Bertans, Rui Hachimura).