The Washington Wizards (25 - 28) won their second straight game out of the All-Star break Friday, defeating the Detroit Pistons (27 - 28) 98 - 86. Trade deadline acquisition Markieff Morris made his debut with the Wizards on Friday after being dealt just before the deadline by the Phoenix Suns. The controversial power forward had been the center of trade talks for much of the 2015 - 16 season, and was finally moved to Washington in exchange for a top - nine protected pick, Kris Humphries, and Dejuan Blair. Morris underwhelmed in 22 minutes of play, going just 2 - for - 8 from the field for six points while pulling down two rebounds. The Wizards as a whole, however, did not disappoint, carrying the momentum from their emphatic win over Utah into Friday's contest. All-Star John Wall took the game over, leading the team with 22 points while also notching eight rebounds and dishing out eight assists. The former first overall pick continues to be a bright spot for the team as they attempt to find their way back into the playoff picture. Center Marcin Gortat, meanwhile, neared a double - double, recording 15 points and nine rebounds. The Pistons also introduced a new face on Friday, as forward Tobias Harris debuted with the team. Harris made an immediate impact, leading the team with 21 points. The former Orlando wing's performance was complemented by yet another double - double from monster center Andre Drummond. The 22 - year - old first - time All-Star leads the league in both double - doubles and rebounds as of Friday. The loss keeps Detroit at ninth in the Eastern Conference, with a tight race for the playoffs sure to ensue. Washington now sits just two games out from the playoffs, and the sixth through tenth teams in the East are separated by a matter of only a few games. Both teams next face the Pelicans, with the Pistons taking on New Orleans on Sunday and the Wizards seeing them on Tuesday.
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