WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards looked like a playoff contender on offense in their season-opening win. So did the Detroit Pistons.
The Wizards, a 49-win team last season, opened the 2017-18 campaign with a 120-115 home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The same night, the Pistons, who won 37 games last year, kicked off the season with a 102-90 home win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Detroit and Washington meet Friday in the second game of the season at Capital One Arena.
The Wizards trailed 59-56 at halftime against the 76ers, but Washington controlled the third quarter and then fended off the young Philadelphia squad late.