Arenas leads Wizards over Pistons
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gilbert Arenas, who was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier in the day for not making himself available to the media, scored 24 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 101-98 preseason victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
Antawn Jamison added 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards (2-2), who led 46-45 at halftime. Arenas scored 13 points in the third quarter as Washington opened a a 75-68 lead.
Will Bynum scored 23 points for the Pistons (3-1).
The NBA fined the Wizards organization $25,000 for not ensuring that its players follow the league's media interview rules.
After the game, Arenas twice declined to comment on his fine.
AP | Posted 10.13.2009 | Home