The Washington Wizards are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Washington enters Tuesday’s game with a 16-51 record after losing at home to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
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Washington Wizards forward Bilal Coulibaly (0)John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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In Monday’s loss to the Warriors, Bilal Coulibaly led the way for the Wizards as he recorded 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists while Will Riley added 21 points, four rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Washington will try to bounce back on Tuesday as they face off against the Pistons in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Detroit enters Tuesday’s contest with a 48-19 record after losing on the road to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade CunninghamVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 33 points, three rebounds and nine assists while Jalen Duren recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without some of their key players due to injuries.
Pistons Injury Report: Will Isaiah Stewart Play?
For the Pistons, they have only one player listed on their injury report for Tuesday as they have ruled out Isaiah Stewart.
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Detroit has ruled out Stewart due to a Grade 1 left calf strain as he will miss his second consecutive contest and he is expected to miss at least one week due to the injury.
With Stewart sidelined, Paul Reed, Javonte Green and Ron Holland II could all be in line for increased roles until he is cleared to return.
Wizards Injury Report: Will Trae Young, Alex Sarr Play?
On the other side, the Wizards have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Trae Young and Alex Sarr.
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Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Washington has ruled out Young due to a right quad contusion that caused him to exit Monday’s loss to the Warriors in the third quarter.
With Young sidelined, Bub Carrington and Sharife Cooper could both be in line for increased roles.
The Wizards have also ruled out Sarr as he will miss his second straight game due to left big toe capsulitis.
Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr© Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
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Coulibaly has been ruled out due to right retrocalcaneal bursitis while Leaky Black is out with a left ankle sprain.
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Anthony Davis, Kyshawn George and Cam Whitmore all remain sidelined while recovering from injuries while D’Angelo Russell remains away from the team.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Pistons and Wizards from Capital One Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
