Smith, Stuckey Lead Pistons Past Wizards, 104-98
Josh Smith overcame a slow start to score 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 104-98 on Saturday night.
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Josh Smith overcame a slow start to score 22 points and Rodney Stuckey added 20 as the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 104-98 on Saturday night.
Brandon Jennings had 15 points and 14 assists for Detroit, which has lost five of six.
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