The Pistons are aiming for their second win against the Washington Wizards this month when they clash on Saturday afternoon in Detroit.
Notably, there's a change on the Wizards' coaching front. Wes Unseld Jr. has transitioned to an advisory role, and Brian Keefe has been appointed interim head coach. Despite the coaching shuffle, the Wizards continued their losing streak, now at six games, after a 123-108 defeat by the Utah Jazz. The team struggled with a low 23.3% success rate on 3-pointers in the game, although forward Kyle Kuzma acknowledged their strong effort.
Team president Michael Winger cited inconsistent effort as a reason for the coaching change, emphasizing the need for collective progress. Keefe, with experience as an assistant coach on five NBA teams, expressed the immediate focus on defensive improvement.
The Wizards' current slump started with a loss to the Pistons on January 15, where Alec Burks led Detroit to a 129-117 victory. The Pistons shot an impressive 55.6% from the field, with notable performances from Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren.
In their recent game, the Pistons secured their fifth win of the season by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 113-106, led by Bojan Bogdanovic with 34 points. Monte Morris, making his season debut after being traded from Washington, contributed seven points and three assists.
Looking ahead, there's anticipation for the return of Detroit's franchise player, Cade Cunningham, who has been sidelined with a left knee strain for eight consecutive games. Cunningham's potential return might change the team dynamic, according to Morris.
The Pistons, currently 1-3 on a six-game homestand, will play the Wizards on Saturday as part of a back-to-back. They'll then close out the homestand against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon. The Wizards, on the other hand, will travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs on Monday night.
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