New-Look Pistons Beat Wizards 106-89
By DAVE HOGG/Associated Press
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 26 points, Andre Drummond added 18 points and 16 rebounds and the new-look Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 106-89 on Sunday.
The Pistons are 2-0 since coach and president Stan Van Gundy traded four players to get Reggie Jackson and Tayshaun Prince at the trading deadline Thursday.
Greg Monroe had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and Jackson finished with 17 points as Detroit put seven players in double figures.
Marcin Gortat had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Wizards. John Wall finished with 10 points and 12 assists.
Jackson, making his Pistons debut after being acquired from Oklahoma City at the deadline, had a tough first half. He missed his first eight shots and drew a cheer from the crowd when he hit a pair of free throws late in the first half.
Jackson, though, hit a 3-pointer to pull the Pistons to 52-47 at the half. That was closer than they could have expected with Kris Humphries and Gortat combining for 26 first-half points on 13-of-13 shooting.
The Wizards, though, didn't make a 3-pointer in the half while Detroit went 6 of 14. Things changed in the third, with Jackson hitting four shots while Gortat went 2 for 7. One of Gortat's misses came when Drummond cleanly blocked a dunk attempt, bringing the fans to their feet.
Caldwell-Pope kept the crowd enthused, scoring 13 points in the period to give the Pistons a 82-71 lead heading into the fourth. Jodie Meeks started the final period with a 3-pointer to make it a 14-point game, and the Wizards never seriously threatened.
TIP INS
Wizards: While Gortat and Humphries were dominant early, they didn't get much help inside. Washington's starting forwards, Paul Pierce and Nene, combined to go 2 for 13 in the first three quarters. ... Pierce played in the Magic Johnson Roundball Classic high-school game at the Palace 20 years ago.
Pistons: Prince received a standing ovation from the crowd during pregame introductions. Prince, acquired from Boston at the deadline, is expected to see his first action as a Piston since 2013 on Tuesday night against Cleveland. ... Drummond started the game with a 15-foot jumper - just his fourth career basket from outside 10 feet and first of the season.
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Wizards: Host Golden State on Tuesday night
Pistons: Host Cleveland on Tuesday night.
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