Wizards Face Pistons in Anticipated Rematch in Washington

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 19, 2026 6:58 PM ET

The Washington Wizards will host the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, March 19 at Capital One Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.

Game details

The matchup airs on Monumental Sports Network and NBA League Pass. This is the second straight meeting between these teams.

The previous game ended 130-117 in favor of Detroit. Expect adjustments from both rosters for the anticipated rematch.

For the Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly (heel) and Alex Sarr (toe) are listed as questionable. Several players are officially out.

Out: Trae Young (quad), Kyshawn George (elbow), Leaky Black (ankle).
Out: Anthony Davis (hand, groin), Cam Whitmore (shoulder), D’Angelo Russell (not with team).

Detroit will be short-handed as well. Cade Cunningham (back) and Isaiah Stewart (calf) are out.

Bub Carrington delivered a breakout performance in the last meeting. The second-year guard scored 30 points on 12-of-16 shooting.

He drained six three-pointers and registered no turnovers or free throws. Detroit will likely game-plan to limit his chances.

Wizards rookie Tre Johnson has cooled recently. Over his last four games he is 12-of-48 from the field.

His three-point accuracy sits at 20.8 percent during that span. Thursday offers a chance for him to regain form.

Detroit won the earlier contest, but availability and adjustments matter more now. Both teams must manage rotations around injuries.

Expect a physical game and strategic changes. Fans in Washington will see whether the Pistons can repeat their earlier success.

Coverage and updates will appear on Filmogaz.com throughout the evening.