The Detroit Pistons came to the nation’s capital with zero road wins. After dropping a double-digit lead, the Washington Wizards sent the Pistons home still winless on the road, 107-103.

Washington’s main concern against Detroit was their rebounding. With Josh Smith, Greg Monroe, and Andre Drummond all in the starting lineup, the Pistons are one of the best rebounding teams in the league. Surprisingly, the Pistons entered tonight’s game against Washington with the fourth worst offensive efficiency in the NBA. Ironically enough, the Pistons outperformed the Wizards on the offensive side of the floor in the first quarter, and didn’t really dominate on the glass.

Brandon Jennings seemed to hit every shot he took and surpassed his 12 points per game average early in the first quarter. He knocked down step back shots, contested three pointers, and even mixed it up inside. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also got in the action, knocking down several shots from beyond the three point arc, eventually extending the Pistons’ lead to double-digits.

The Wizards, however, continued to play aggressive basketball and put the Pistons’ big men in foul trouble. John Wall got to the free throw line 10 times in the first quarter and attacked the basket every chance he got. Detroit still maintained a double-digit lead, but it was clear that Washington was going to bounce back once the Pistons’ shots stopped falling.

John Wall pressured Jennings into some tough shots, forced turnovers, and got out in transition. The Washington Wizards gained some momentum, but it wasn’t until the second unit checked in before they completed their comeback.

Kris Humphries, who’s gotten increased minutes over the past few games, sparked the entire team off the bench. Washington’s bigs were outmatched athletically by Detroit, but Humphries’ hustle helped the team gain an advantage in the second quarter. He made several mid-range shots and actually contributed defensively, which is something he’s been struggling with. He scored 12 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks off the bench.

Humphries did give the Washington Wizards a lift off the bench, but Rasual Butler gave them an even greater spark.

Butler knocked down several jump shots to cut Detroit’s lead to single digits, including a rescinded shot that would’ve gave him a chance to finish a four point play. The most important shot of the game, however, occurred when Butler made a corner three point shot that was created off Wall’s penetration. Butler scored 18 points on 7-8 shooting off the bench.

John Wall and Brandon Jennings were both spectacular tonight, but once Wall turned it up defensively and Jennings started to play like Jennings once again, the Wizards were able to sneak out with another win. Wall scored 27 points to go along with 11 assists, while Jennings scored 32 points to go along with 10 of his own dimes.

Washington will improve to 6-2. First time they won 6 of their first 8 games in 40 years. — Ben M (@BenMehicNBA) November 13, 2014

Washington had five players in double-digits tonight with Wall, Paul Pierce (13), Butler, Marcin Gortat (14), and Humphries, and they wouldn’t have made their comeback without the bench stepping up in the second half.

They’re off to a great start and they’ll look to continue their success at home against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.