Wizards take on the Pistons on 5-game skid
Washington seeks to snap a five-game losing streak after Detroit won the first meeting 122-111.
- On Thursday, the 7-3 Detroit Pistons visit the 4-8 Washington Wizards in Washington for their second Eastern Conference matchup this season.
- Washington enters the second half of a back-to-back following a 114-101 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, dropping its fifth straight game under Coach Brian Keefe.
- Detroit defeated Washington 122-111 on Monday, fueled by John Collins' season-high 24 points, while Coach J.B. Bickerstaff's team has gone 4-1 on the road.
- Bickerstaff emphasized, "Being able to stick to our identity and having a clear picture of what Pistons basketball is," while Keefe stressed consistency on offense.
- Washington has lost five straight home games against Detroit since March 14, 2023, and aims to end its rough patch as Detroit begins a four-game road stretch.
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