Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
The first and second meetings between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards were nearly four months apart, yet the gap between the two teams remains unchanged—20 points.
Detroit Pistons
Games against the Wizards have been a feast for the Detroit Pistons’ star Cade Cunningham. In November, he recorded a flashy triple-double (21+10+10) with five steals, and in Wednesday’s matchup, he fell just two rebounds short of another (27+8+10). The Pistons controlled the game from start to finish, never trailing and maintaining a double-digit lead throughout the second half. Not even the physical play of Richaun Holmes and Marcus Smart could disrupt their dominant rhythm.
Washington Wizards
The Wizards’ recent wins have come exclusively against the NBA’s seven worst teams. The moment they faced a playoff-level opponent, they crumbled. Their most consistent scorer during this stretch, Bilal Coulibaly, landed awkwardly against the Toronto Raptors and suffered a significant thigh contusion. His replacement, Justin Champagnie, played 31 minutes but managed just five points and posted a team-worst -25 plus/minus rating.
Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards Prediction
Following Bilal Coulibaly’s injury, the Washington Wizards are likely to be cautious with their top prospects—there’s no need to risk key players in meaningless games. The Detroit Pistons, led by Cunningham, should dominate again on both ends. A comfortable win for the hosts is the expectation.
