The Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons, 119-117, at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday.

The Wizards (31-34) didn’t look their best in the first half. However, an improved effort in the second 24 minutes allowed Washington to get past the Pistons (15-51). Washington jumped out to a 29-26 score in the first quarter, but Detroit responded with a 32-24 score in the second quarter. The Wizards showed an improved attitude in the second half and recovered the lead following a 36-30 score. Washington closed the game after winning the final quarter by a 30-29 score. The Wizards improved to 16-19 on the road with the win, while the Pistons fell to 8-25 at home – one of the worst home records in The Association.

Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 32 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Kristaps Porzingis delivered 24 points and seven rebounds, and Kyle Kuzma chipped in with 23 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. Delon Wright only scored three points but added six assists, five steals and three rebounds. Corey Kispert added 16 points off the bench. Washington shot 58 percent from the field and 48 percent from deep.

Jaden Ivey paced the Pistons with a 26-point, 12-assist double-double. James Wiseman posted 21 points, five rebounds and three assists, and Marvin Bagley delivered 15 points with five boards and four assists. Eugene Omoruyi posted 15 points off the bench. The duo of Cory Joseph and R.J. Hampton posted matching 11-point tallies. Detroit shot 51.2 percent from the field and 43.3 percent from deep.