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Wizards face Pistons in matchup with important playoff implications

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The Washington Wizards look to keep their positive momentum going Monday night as they travel to Detroit for a 7 p.m. matchup against the Pistons. The two teams met  Jan. 21 as Washington walked away victorious, 101-87. The Wizards (24-32) trail the Pistons (25-29) by two games for the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference. Here are a few things to consider before diving in Monday night:

What: Wizards vs. Pistons

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit

When: Monday, February 11 at 7 p.m.

How to Watch: NBC Sports Washington +,

  1. The reinvigorated Washington Wizards with the additions of Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis.
  2. In the midst of recovering and coping with his ruptured Achilles, and plans to finish college.
  3. It’s well-documented in NBA circles how fiery of a player Bobby Portis is. following his debut as a Wizard.

Last time these teams met: The two teams met last month as Washington walked away victorious, 101-87. Trevor Ariza led the scoring efforts with 20.

Stat to Know: Through two games with his new team, Bobby Portis is averaging 20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists while logging 28.5 minutes.

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