Earlier this season, coach Scott Brooks used the phrase “roller coaster” when describing the up-and-down play of the Washington Wizards. Friday night in Detroit was a perfect illustration of the Wizards riding that ride as they defeated the Detroit Pistons, 122-112.
Washington trailed by as many as 15 points early, led by as many as 20 points in the second half, and yet needed to hang on for dear life down the stretch.
The Wizards were led by a career-high 26 points from Kelly Oubre Jr., and Bradley Beal who also poured in 26.