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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 +, MyTeams
- The reinvigorated Washington Wizards have found strength in numbers with the additions of Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis.
- In the midst of recovering and coping with his ruptured Achilles, John Wall is staying true to himself and plans to finish college.
- It’s well-documented in NBA circles how fiery of a player Bobby Portis is. He wasted no time reminding those in Washington 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.