AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Charlie Villanueva scored all 16 of his points in the second quarter, helping the Detroit Pistons build a lead they wouldn't relinquish in a 113-102 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night.
Villanueva made three 3-pointers, then added a conventional three-point play that started a 10-0 run that put Detroit ahead 60-49 shortly before halftime. Tayshaun Prince, who has been bothered by back problems, added 20 points for the Pistons in his first appearance in five games.
John Wall had 24 points and seven assists for the Wizards, who dropped to 1-29 on the road. Detroit has won eight straight over Washington.
The Wizards went on a 13-5 run early in the fourth quarter, cutting Detroit's lead to three with 6:55 remaining, but Washington lost track of Greg Monroe near the basket, and the rookie's three-point play made it 92-86.
Wizards coach Flip Saunders missed the game, as expected, two days after the death of his mother. Randy Wittman ran the team in his place.
Washington was also without forward Rashard Lewis, who was out with a sore right knee, and forward Josh Howard, who missed the game because of a strained left hamstring.
Rodney Stuckey had 19 points and nine assists for the Pistons, who went 12 of 18 in the fourth quarter and shot 52 percent for the game.
Andray Blatche and Nick Young scored 21 points apiece for the Wizards.
Detroit lost to Minnesota on Wednesday night for the Timberwolves' fifth road win of the season, but the Pistons were able to prevent the Wizards from earning a rare victory away from home. Washington beat Minnesota at home Saturday night, but the Wizards have won back-to-back games only once all season.
The 6-foot-11 Villanueva has been content to stay on the perimeter for much of the season. He entered the game shooting 38 percent from 3-point range and has now made a career-high 105 shots from long distance.
In addition to Villanueva's performance from outside, the Pistons also hurt Washington in transition, scoring 21 of their 23 fast break points in the first half.
Seven Pistons finished in double figures. Monroe and Austin Daye scored 12 points apiece, and Ben Gordon and Richard Hamilton added 10 each.
JaVale McGee scored 12 points for Washington, and Trevor Booker added 10.
Notes: Detroit's Ben Wallace remained out following the death of his brother last weekend, and Tracy McGrady, who has been benched, sat out for a fifth straight game. ... Washington attempted 34 free throws to Detroit's 14.