The Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons, 117-97, at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.

The Wizards (32-37) delivered a dominant performance and didn’t have problems getting past the Pistons (16-54) at home. Washington didn’t waste time to establish their terms and raced out to a 38-20 lead in the opening 12 minutes. Even though the Pistons put up a fight and won the second quarter by just two points (25-23), they didn’t look as if they were ready to mount a comeback. The Wizards closed things out in the third quarter with a 33-27 score, meaning the final 12 minutes were nothing more than garbage time. The Pistons won the final quarter by two points, but the Wizards cruised their way to victory with ease. The Wizards moved to 16-17 at home with the win, while the Pistons fell to 7-27 on the road.

Bradley Beal led the way for the Wizards with 36 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 33 minutes. Kristaps Porzingis recorded 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and four blocks. Corey Kispert had 16 points and two boards. Monte Morris notched 13 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Deni Avdija delivered 13 points and six rebounds off the bench. Washington shot 51.8 percent from the field.

Killian Hayes led the way for the Pistons with 20 points, seven assists, three rebounds and three steals. Rodney McGruder delivered 16 points and six rebounds as a starter. James Wiseman had a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double. Corey Joseph recorded 12 points, four rebounds, five assists and two steals off the bench. Jalen Duren had nine points. The Pistons shot 38.4 percent from the field.