The Detroit Pistons were set to host the Washington Wizards on February 5, 2026, with All-Star starter Cade Cunningham making a return despite being listed as questionable due to wrist injury management. Cunningham had previously missed two games in January due to a right wrist contusion, but the Pistons decided to play him as they kicked off a back-to-back series, with their next game against the New York Knicks on Friday.
In a notable development, Kevin Huerter was poised to make his Pistons debut after being acquired from the Chicago Bulls in a trade involving Jaden Ivey. Meanwhile, Tobias Harris was later ruled out due to left knee soreness, and Dario Saric was sidelined as trade negotiations continued. Additionally, Daniss Jenkins was unavailable, having only one game left on his two-way contract that he could activate, likely saving it for the match against the Knicks.
On the Wizards’ side, they dealt with injury setbacks, with Trae Young ruled out due to a right knee and quad injury, alongside other key players like Cam Whitmore and rookie Tre Johnson. The Wizards’ roster faced further shifts following a recent trade that sent Khris Middleton and other players to the Dallas Mavericks, acquiring Anthony Davis, who is currently out for at least three weeks.
Coming off a successful victory over the Denver Nuggets, the Pistons held an impressive 37-12 record, significantly leading the Eastern Conference over teams like the Knicks and the Boston Celtics. The team is focused not only on maintaining their momentum but also on the strategic adjustments following recent trades, indicating a more competitive season ahead.
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