- Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: Monumental Sports Network
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On Tuesday, the Capital One Arena will host an exciting battle as the Washington Wizards (16-50) take on the Detroit Pistons (48-19).
In their most recent matchup, the Pistons fell short against the Raptors, losing 119-108. Detroit committed 26 personal fouls, while Toronto had 20. The Pistons struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 8 of 28 attempts. Toronto excelled at the free-throw line, converting 23 of 30 shots for a success rate of 76.7%. The Raptors dominated the boards with 48 rebounds (20 offensive, 28 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. Furthermore, Toronto dished out 25 assists and stole the ball 9 times. Defensively, the Pistons permitted a field goal percentage of 48.4% against, allowing 44 baskets on 91 attempts. They managed 23 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals while collecting a total of 39 rebounds (13 offensive). At the charity stripe, Detroit made 16 of 24 free throws for a percentage of 66.7%. Overall, the Pistons concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 48.2% (41 out of 85) and converted 10 of 26 shots from long range.
Cade Cunningham was a key player in the last game, showcasing his skills with a shooting percentage of 50.0% from the field and adding 9 assists. Over 37 minutes, he grabbed 3 rebounds and scored 33 points on 12 of 24 shooting.
Detroit enters this game with an impressive record of 48-19 this season. They average 117.2 points per game, ranking 9th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 48.0%. The Pistons make 34.9% of their 3-point attempts, with a total of 734 successful shots out of 2,106, and convert 75.9% from the free-throw line. As a unit, Detroit averages 45.8 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,804 assists this season, putting them at 12th in the NBA for assists per game. They average 15.1 turnovers and commit 22.3 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Pistons force 17.0 turnovers per game and draw 21.7 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 34.7% from the 3-point range, while the Pistons rank 4th in points allowed per game at 109.8. Their defensive unit allows opponents to shoot 44.2% from the floor (2,517 out of 5,699) and averages 41.2 rebounds allowed per game. In terms of assists surrendered, they rank 1st in the league, having allowed a total of 1,570 assists this season.
In their last game, the Wizards suffered a defeat against the Celtics, finishing 111-100. Washington allowed Boston to pull down a total of 55 rebounds (19 offensive). The Wizards struggled from beyond the arc, shooting only 26.1% (12 out of 46). They fared better at the free-throw line, going 17 of 19 (89.5%). Boston shot 41 of 93 from the field, achieving a percentage of 44.1%. The Wizards managed to compile 37 out of 84 shots, equating to a shooting percentage of 44.0%. From the 3-point line, they successfully made 15 out of 39 attempts (38.5%). Furthermore, Boston committed 20 personal fouls, allowing the Wizards 17 free throw attempts. They turned the ball over 15 times, while gathering 9 steals. Washington’s total rebound count stood at 38, with 29 defensive and 9 offensive boards.
Tristan Vukcevic made a notable contribution for the Wizards, scoring 22 points in just 20 minutes of play and contributing 1 assist. He shot 77.8%, making 7 out of 9 attempts from the field, and secured 3 rebounds.
Washington’s record stands at 16-50 this season. Offensively, the Wizards are shooting 46.0% from the field, ranking 24th in the league. They have scored a total of 7,435 points this season, averaging 112.7 per game, alongside 42.9 rebounds per contest. They distribute assists at an average of 25.1 per game (22nd in the NBA) and have 15.7 turnovers per game. The team commits 21.3 personal fouls and hits 76.8% from the free-throw line.
On the defensive front, Washington allows opponents to shoot 36.5% from beyond the arc (910 of 2,495) and permits 79.7% conversion from the free-throw line. They allow an average of 28.8 assists and 48.0 rebounds per game, ranking 29th and 30th in the league respectively. The Wizards are last in points allowed per game, giving up 123.7. They induce 13.7 turnovers per game and allow opposing teams to shoot 47.9% from the field, which ranks them 25th.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Select Detroit
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