Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards NBA matchup, Digi Mart USA News: The Detroit Pistons are 7-3 on the season through the first ten games and will face the Washington Wizards for the second straight game.
The Pistons held on for a 121-111 win in the previous meeting, getting 20-point performances from three players.
The Wizards are 4-7 on the season, but they have talent on the other end that could give Detroit trouble. Anthony Davis makes Washington a formidable opponent in the Eastern Conference, scoring 44 points on 16-of-21 shooting with 13 rebounds in the last outing against the Pistons.
Davis has been injured for some time, but when healthy and on the floor, he gives the Wizards a new identity. AJ Dybantsa is already developing into an elite scorer in his rookie season, scoring 21 points on 8-of-17 shooting with eight rebounds.
At 6-foot-9, his size makes him a matchup problem.
Trae Young has orchestrated the Wizards’ offense all season, finishing with 20 points and 7 assists on 6-of-17 shooting. Washington is a tall, physical team that feeds off energy, with Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George providing energy that gets others going.
For Detroit, John Collins had an outstanding game against Washington, scoring 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting with 10 rebounds and two three-pointers. Kevin Huerter has stepped up off the bench, scoring 24 points against the Lakers and 12 against the Wizards, and Daniss Jenkins has added 31 points against the Lakers and 22 against Washington.
The Pistons look to take care of business again, with John Collins moving to the five spot to play smaller and faster. Davis being out would benefit Detroit, which also holds the rest advantage after Washington lost to the Pacers 114-101 the previous night.
Detroit vs. Washington will play at 7:00 p.m.
at Capital One Arena, and can be watched on MNMT and NBA League Pass.
