The Detroit Pistons are on the highway on Thursday evening as they journey to tackle the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Detroit enters Thursday’s sport with a 49-19 report after defeating Washington on the highway on Tuesday evening.
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Detroit Pistons middle Jalen Duren (0) © Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
(© Troy Taormina-Imagn Images)
In Tuesday’s victory over the Wizards, Jalen Duren led the way in which for the Pistons as he recorded 36 factors and 12 rebounds whereas Daniss Jenkins added 15 factors and 7 rebounds of his personal off the bench.
Now Detroit will attempt to seize one other victory on the highway on Thursday as they face off in opposition to the Wizards as soon as once more.
On the opposite facet, Washington enters Thursday’s contest with a 16-52 report after shedding at house to the Pistons on Tuesday evening.
Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (8)John E&interval; Sokolowski-Imagn Images
(John E&interval; Sokolowski-Imagn Images)
Bub Carrington led the way in which for the Wizards in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the sport with 30 factors and 4 rebounds whereas Will Riley recorded 21 factors and three rebounds.
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While each groups need to decide up a victory in Thursday evening’s matchup, each squads could also be with out a number of key gamers as a consequence of accidents.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart Play?
For the Pistons, they’ve two gamers listed on their damage report as they’ve dominated out each Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2)© Daniel Kucin Jr&interval;-Imagn Images
(© Daniel Kucin Jr&interval;-Imagn Images)
Detroit has dominated out Cunningham as a consequence of a collapsed lung that’s anticipated to maintain him out for an prolonged time period.
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With Cunningham sidelined, Jenkins and Marcus Sasser might each be in line for elevated roles till the star guard is cleared to return.
Detroit Pistons ahead Isaiah StewartMark J&interval; Rebilas-Imagn Images
(Mark J&interval; Rebilas-Imagn Images)
The Pistons have dominated out Stewart as a consequence of a left calf pressure as he’ll miss his third consecutive contest and he’s anticipated to overlook a minimum of another week as a result of damage.
With Stewart sidelined, Paul Reed and Ron Holland II might each proceed to have bigger roles off the bench.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Trae Young, Alex Sarr Play?
On the opposite facet, the Wizards have eight gamers listed on their damage report, together with each Trae Young and Alex Sarr.
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Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3)© Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
(© Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images)
Washington has dominated out Young as a consequence of a proper quad contusion as he’ll miss his second consecutive contest.
With Young sidelined as soon as once more, Carrington, Riley and Jaden Hardy might all proceed to have elevated roles.
The Wizards have additionally dominated out Leaky Black as a consequence of a left ankle sprain whereas Anthony Davis, Kyshawn Geroge, Cam Whitmore and D’Angelo Russell all stay sidelined.
Washington Wizards ahead Alex Sarr (20)Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
(Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images)
Sarr has been listed as questionable as a consequence of left large toe capsulitis and he’s in peril of lacking his third straight sport whereas Bilal Coulibaly is questionable as a consequence of a proper heel damage.
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Fans can catch Thursday evening’s matchup between the Pistons and Wizards from Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET.
This story was initially printed by Athlon Sports on Mar 19, 2026, the place it first appeared within the NBA part. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.