Jackson scores 39 as Pistons beat Wizards 112-99
Reggie Jackson scored 39 points, and the Detroit Pistons went on a 20-7 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Washington Wizards 112-99.
It was tied at 92 when Jackson’s 2 free throws put the Pistons ahead for good with 8:13 left. He scored 12 points and Aron Baynes added 8 as they pulled away to a 112-99 lead with 39 seconds left.
For the Wizards, Markieff Morris scored 29 points (8 during a 12-0 run in the third quarter), and Bradley Beal added 25 points.
The Pistons shot 46.8% from the field and 43.8% from 3 to the Wizards’ 44.2% and 31.6%. The Wizards outscored the Pistons 54-34 in the paint. The Wizards’ starters were outscored 54-36 in 20 minutes together.