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Did the Detroit Pistons' Defense Falter Against the Washington Wizards at Little Caesars Arena?

First Quarter


The Detroit Pistons, with a record of 37-13, faced off against the Washington Wizards, who stood at 14-36. The game commenced with the Wiz taking an early lead in the first quarter, scoring 34 points compared to the Pistons' 21. The home team struggled to find their rhythm as they were unable to match DC's offensive prowess.


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Second Quarter


In the second quarter, Motor City attempted a comeback by scoring 31 points. Cade Cunningham led this charge with his impressive playmaking and scoring ability. However, despite their efforts, they could not close the gap significantly as DC managed to add another 22 points to their tally.


Third Quarter


The third quarter saw both teams intensifying their efforts on both ends of the court. Jalen Duren made notable contributions for Motor City with his defensive presence and rebounding skills. Despite these efforts and outscoring DC by one point in this period (32-39), Detroit still trailed behind due to consistent shooting from beyond the arc by Wiz players.


Fourth Quarter


In a final push during the fourth quarter, Detroit scored an additional 33 points but was unable to overcome DC's lead as they added another 31 points themselves. Ausar Thompson showcased his versatility on defense but it wasn't enough for Bad Boys who ultimately fell short in securing victory.


The game ended with a scoreline of 126-117 favoring Washington Wizards over Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena without any lead changes throughout all four quarters which highlighted some game-changing plays Detroit Pistons vs Washington Wizards that determined its outcome.


Fans can look forward now towards upcoming action when Bad Boys host New York Knicks on February 6th at Little Caesars Arena scheduled for broadcast via Amazon Prime Video or MSG network starting from around half-past seven Eastern Time! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about your favorite team's recent performance!

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