The Detroit Pistons (43 - 37) defeated the visiting Washington Wizards (38 - 41) 112 - 99, Friday evening at Palace of Auburn Hills. Reggie Jackson put on a show with 39 points, while the Pistons put together strong first and fourth quarters to earn a win and their first playoff berth since the 2008 - 2009 season. On the other hand the Washington Wizards are now eliminated from playoff contention, while John Wall had to sat this one out with a sore knee. Jackson had a great game at home for the Pistons as he shot 14 - for - 20 on his way to a game - high 39 points. Jackson also added nine assists and four rebounds, in 34 minutes. Tobias Harris finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and one assist, in 36 minutes, while Marcus Morris chipped in 14 points and four rebounds, in 38 minutes. The Pistons hit 26 - 29 free throws, shot 47 percent from the field and 43 percent from downtown in the win. Markieff Morris won the battle against his brother in terms of personal stats, but his team - high 29 points (10 - 20 FG, 2 - 6 3Pt, 7 - 9 FT) was not enough to get the Wizards over the hump in this one. Bradley Beal added 25 points (10 - 22 FG, 2 - 4 3Pt, 3 - 6 FT), six rebounds and three assists, but also had six turnovers, in 40 minutes. Ramon Sessions started in place of John Wall and finished with 13 points, six assists, one rebound and one steal, in 32 minutes. Next, the Wizards will host the Hornets on Sunday and will have to dig deep to find motivation, given their recent elimination from playoff contention. The Pistons host the Heat on Tuesday, in what will be their last, regular - season home game.
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