Washington raced out to a 40-20 lead after the first quarter, its biggest lead of the night at 20 points.
Neither team got a 20-point game, a sign of deep preseason rotations.
Detroit controlled the possession numbers, out-rebounding Washington 64-61, out-assisting the Wizards 30-25, and winning the paint 48-36.
15 points off the bench on 3-of-7 shooting with a perfect 8-of-8 at the free-throw line.
The Washington Wizards beat the Detroit Pistons 114-108 in overtime at Capital One Arena, holding on after blowing nearly all of a 20-point first-quarter lead. Washington's bench, led by Will Riley…