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Pistons Lose in Washington

AM800-SPORTS-BASKETBALL-NBA-DETROIT-PISTONS-WIZARDS-1.8685386 WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: Otto Porter Jr. #22 of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) (Otto Porter Jr. of the Washington Wizards celebrates after hitting a three pointer against the Detroit Pistons in the first half at Capital One Arena on January 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images))

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The Pistons open a three game road trip by losing to the Wizards in D.C.

Trevor Ariza posted 20 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards past the Detroit Pistons 101-87 in D.C.

Otto Porter Jr. added 19 points off the bench for Washington, which took a 17-point lead into the fourth quarter of Monday's game.  

The Wizards have won four of their last five games to improve to 20-and-26.  

Blake Griffin had a game-high 29 points for Detroit, which fell to 7-and-15 on the road.  

Reggie Bullock was the only other Pistons player in double-figures with 12 points.  Detroit is 20-and-26 overall.

Detroit continues their three-game NBA roadtrip Wednesday night against the Pelicans in New Orleans.