The Washington Wizards lead the Detroit Pistons 74-63 after three quarters at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The Wizards went on a 15-0 run to get their biggest lead of the game with just over a minute remaining in the quarter. John Wall dominated the stretch, finishing the quarter with 9 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds after struggling in a quiet first half.
Nick Young hit a big three with a minute and twenty seconds remaining to give Washington an eight-point lead. Young is 7 of 11 from the floor, leading the Wizards with a game-high 19 points. He had 11 in the third quarter. On the inside, Javale McGee continued his solid play from the first half, finishing the quarter with 17 points. Washington continues to shoot right around 50 percent from the floor.
The Wizards will look to continue the offensive rhythm in the fourth quarter to pull off their second road win of the season and start a long five-game road trip off on the right foot.
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