The Wizards suffered a 123-103 defeat against the Pistons, showcasing some bright spots amidst their struggles. Notably, they outperformed Detroit on fast breaks (24-7) and displayed good free throw shooting (80%). Marcus Smart and Alex Sarr contributed positively, with Smart scoring 16 points and Sarr's defensive stats including 8 points and 7 rebounds. However, significant issues persisted, including a low effective field goal percentage (47.3%) compared to Detroit's 53.8%, 13 turnovers, and a rebounding deficit which allowed the Pistons to dominate second-chance points.
Washington's positive takeaways included effectively utilizing fast breaks and maintaining free throw efficiency, but they struggled significantly with shooting and rebounding.
Despite a strong performance from Marcus Smart and Alex Sarr, the Wizards couldnât overcome their defensive lapses and turnover issues, leading to a disappointing loss.
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