Blake Griffin had 20 of his 31 points in the first half for the Pistons, who haven't lost since blowing a 25-point lead in a home defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers on Feb. 2. Detroit began Monday tied with Miami for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Wizards, who are without injured John Wall and Dwight Howard, traded Otto Porter Jr. away last week. Nevertheless, they came into the game on a two-game winning streak before falling short against Detroit.
TIP-INS
Wizards: Bobby Portis had 24 points and Trevor Ariza scored 23. ... Jeff Green, who has been dealing with left hip tightness, played 28:04 and scored four points.
Pistons: Reggie Jackson had 16 points, six assists and seven turnovers. He went 4 of 4 from 3-point range. ... Detroit was 15 of 36 from beyond the arc. ... Luke Kennard went 4 of 6 from 3 and had 15 points.
DEBUT
Wayne Ellington played for the first time since signing with Detroit. He missed his first six shots from the field — all from 3-point range — and finished with two points.
UP NEXT
Wizards: At Toronto on Wednesday night.
Pistons: At Boston on Wednesday night.