The Detroit Pistons are at home on Thursday night as they host the Washington Wizards in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Detroit enters Thursday’s game with a 37-12 record after defeating the Denver Nuggets at home on Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s victory over the Nuggets, Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons as he recorded 29 points and 10 assists while Jalen Duren added 19 points and 13 rebounds of his own.
Now Detroit will try to grab another victory at home on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Wizards team.
On the other side, Washington enters Thursday’s contest with a 13-36 record after losing at home to the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.
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Will Riley led the way for the Wizards in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 17 points and six rebounds off the bench while AJ Johnson recorded 14 points, four rebounds and four assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Wizards Injury Report, Will Tre Johnson Play?
For the Wizards, they have seven players listed on their injury report, including guard Tre Johnson.
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Washington has ruled out Johnson due to a left ankle sprain as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
With Johnson still sidelined, Bub Carrington will likely continue to start in his place and have a larger role.
The Wizards have also ruled out Trae Young and Cam Whitmore as they both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
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Anthony Davis, D’Angelo Russell, Dante Exum and Jaden Hardy are also expected to be sidelined as the trade that sent them from the Dallas Mavericks to Washington on Wednesday is still pending.
Pistons Injury Report, Will Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris Play?
On the other side, Detroit has four players listed on their injury report, including both Cunningham and Tobias Harris.
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Detroit has listed Cunningham as questionable due to wrist injury management and they may elect to sit him on the first night of their back-to-back.
If Cunningham is sidelined, Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser could both be in line for increased roles.
The Pistons have also listed Tobias Harris as questionable due to hip soreness and he is in danger of missing his first game since January 10.
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If Harris is sidelined, Isaiah Stewart and Ron Holland II could both have increased roles against the Wizards.
Kevin Huerter has been listed as available as he will make his team debut on Thursday after being acquired from the Chicago Bulls while Dario Saric has been ruled out.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Wizards and Pistons from Detroit at 7:00 p.m. EST.