Tuesday night game previews the clash of two stumbling teams, Piston and Wizards. Although the Pistons is only one game away from matching the longest single season losing streak in history, they have still managed to handle a game against Washington. The stumbling Pistons try to avoid losing 14 straight games in a single season for the first time in nearly 30 years at Washington.
The Pistons appeared to be getting back on track, but they've lost all 13 games since injuries played a major role. With a 104-95 victory over Golden State on Dec. 12, Detroit (11-25) won its fifth in a row to move within one game of the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Prince has missed 26 games with a back injury, sat out Monday with a sore left knee after injuring it against the 76ers.
Gordon, who has been bothered by a sprained left ankle, played only 6 minutes and was held without a point. Each player's status for this game is uncertain.
The Pistons have failed to crack 100 points during the losing streak with Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince and Ben Gordon have all missed time during the skid, leaving Detroit's offense sputtering.
The Pistons have won four straight over the Wizards including two this season.
Washington (12-23) lost 121-98 at Cleveland on Wednesday - the day Arenas was suspended indefinitely by the NBA for bringing guns to the Verizon Center and related incidents - but has since defeated Southeast Division-leading Orlando (104-97 on Friday) and nearly upset New Orleans two days later.
In Sunday's 115-110 loss to the Hornets, there were four ties and eight lead changes in the fourth quarter before New Orleans went up for good with 2:49 remaining.
Antawn Jamison tied his season high with 32 points and Randy Foye had 23 starting in place of Arenas to set a season high for the second straight game. Still, the Wizards lost, and realize they have little margin for error without their leading scorer in the lineup.
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